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Question 37 of 38 for our Boeing Mock Interview

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Question 37 of 38

How have you made a positive impact on your team in the past?

In looking to bring you on to their team, your interviewer wants to ensure that they are hiring a true difference maker that can make a positive impact on their team. This might include things like raising the bar by setting an example of excellence, helping your teammates through a stressful time, developing a more inclusive environment, facilitating a solution for a team conflict, or going the extra mile to get a project done on time.

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How to Answer: How have you made a positive impact on your team in the past?

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  • 37. How have you made a positive impact on your team in the past?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      In looking to bring you on to their team, your interviewer wants to ensure that they are hiring a true difference maker that can make a positive impact on their team. This might include things like raising the bar by setting an example of excellence, helping your teammates through a stressful time, developing a more inclusive environment, facilitating a solution for a team conflict, or going the extra mile to get a project done on time.

      Written by Karrie Day on June 3rd, 2023

      How to Answer

      To help ensure that you can help foster Boeing's innovative atmosphere, try to give an example that shows you can think outside of the box and creatively solve problems. Your strengths and skills can help make you an asset, so put some thought into this question ahead of your interview. No matter how you answer, ensure that you can convince your interviewer that you can make a positive impact in the role that you are interviewing for by painting a full picture of the situation you talk about.

      Written by Karrie Day on June 3rd, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "I interned here at Boeing prior to my graduation. When I arrived, my team was working hard to complete a critical project. There was limited time for me to ask questions or expect others to guide me because they all had top priority tasks to complete prior to the implementation. I listened intently in meetings did my best to take on any tasks I felt I could complete successfully with minimal guidance. I was able to keep task lists updated, take meeting minutes, and I even brought snacks for everyone in the afternoons.

      My teammates thanked me for jumping in the way I did. Taking on some of the smaller tasks freed them up to take breaks as needed and complete the more difficult assignments. Once things slowed down, they took the time to teach me and help me learn about working at Boeing. I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and I am excited to be interviewing for a full time opportunity."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 14th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I was working as a consultant to help improve the hiring process for a growing business. When I learned that they didn't have an applicant tracking system and they didn't have the budget to purchase one, I helped create one for them to use until their budget allowed. This contribution helped to speed up the hiring process significantly for them and it is something that they continue to use to this day."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced Example

      "I have worked on a lot of teams over the years as a contributor and a leader. I enjoy working in teams and it is important to me to have a positive impact on every team I work with. I approach team settings with calm and positive energy. I help to keep everyone focused on the goals we need to meet, and as a team leader, I help to resolve conflicts and inspire healthy team based behaviors."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 14th, 2022

      Business Analyst Example

      "I have made a positive impact on many of the teams I have worked with, but I am the most proud of the work I have done with my current team. Before I arrived, the members of the team had very little knowledge of the customers we support. They did not understand their business or the user personas of the end users. I shadowed our customer group and worked to learn their processes. I also met with several individual users to learn more about their working environment and responsibilities.

      I put together a presentation with the highlights of what I learned and shared it with my team. I also authored user persona documents to help improve our ability to craft solutions with the user perspective in mind. We reviewed everything together and I even asked some of our customers to attend the session and answer questions from the team. The session I led was a huge success and it served to strengthen our customer relationships and the quality of the solutions we work together to create."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 14th, 2022

      Project Manager Example

      "I work within a project management office at my current company. I noticed that there were several major inconsistencies in the project chartering and roadmap approaches across our group. With the support of our director, I led an initiative to streamline our processes so that the information managed by our group was more consistent across projects.

      My peers appreciated the templates and process guidance that resulted from my efforts. Everyone offered their feedback and we developed a more consistent brand for our group. We even received feedback from several senior stakeholders that the consistency helped them process project update information more efficiently."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 14th, 2022

      Software Engineer Example

      "I work remotely in my current role. I noticed that a recurring theme in our reflection meetings was that we were not collaborating effectively. Our team lead put a number of process changes in place that helped, but I felt like I could do more.

      I set up a series of lunch and learn meetings to help us keep our skills sharp and get to know each other better. We held the meetings monthly and we rotated presentation responsibilities. The leader of the meeting presented information about a technical topic, and then reserved the last ten minutes to share a bit about themselves personally. We learned some valuable technical skills, and we learned to connect with each other. These meetings are a lot of fun, and I look forward to collaborating with the teams here at Boeing if selected for the open position."

      Written by Karrie Day on November 14th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am working on P6 scheduling in my office because no one else knows how to do it here. I have provided our PMs with easy access to someone who can do their scheduling by allowing them face to face contact. I created the P6 schedule for one of the jobs we are working on now and was asked to do another one when the new refinery job was awarded to us."

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  • About the Author

    As a former technologist, I was excited when I learned I would be working on the Boeing Q&A set. I knew going in that Boeing had a strong track record of innovation and excellence when it comes to their use of technology, but I learned so much more when I dug in to research the company. Here are a few things that impressed me personally:

    Product Development Process Maturity
    I spent time digging through the open roles at Boeing and I noticed roles that indicate that the process of developing products at Boeing is advanced. They know their stuff! For example, they employ multiple levels of scrum masters. This means they assign highly skilled and advanced product development facilitators to teams working on mission-critical projects. Additionally, some of their teams utilize SAFe (scaled agile framework). This means Boeing understands how to bridge multiple teams together in a scaled agile setting for maximum collaboration and success. That's important!

    Lean Practices
    Boeing leverages lean principles within their manufacturing sectors, software engineering, and operations groups. This means they understand how to maximize value, ensure quality, and reduce waste. Each of these practices is good for the company, good for its clients, and in theory, good for the employees of Boeing.

    Well Developed Careers Site
    The career coach in me really appreciated Boeing's careers pages. They are very clear about what they are looking for in each of the roles listed. They offer a breakdown of responsibilities and the types of traits/soft skills needed. They use descriptive language such as 'relentless improvements' and 'thinking beyond boundaries'. They also offer salary range, benefits, and relocation assistance information. All of this tells me that Boeing is committed to identifying candidates that are a great fit for their needs and their culture.

    Talent Development and Long-Term Career Options
    Boeing has a strong internship program. This is a smart move in my opinion. They invest in bringing young talent in, showing them the world of Boeing, and then convincing the best to come back and work full-time. Programs like these help to develop future leaders, and Boeing isn't shy about their preference for promoting from within. They also have a well-developed leadership program, a healthy list of business resource groups, demonstrated commitment to hiring veterans, and several continual learning programs. If the idea of working your way up in a company like Boeing sounds appealing, they may be the perfect fit for you!

    In summary, there are always new and exciting opportunities at Boeing that offer a wide range of benefits. No matter what type of role you are interested in, landing a job at Boeing results in an impressive addition to your future resume. I hope this Q&A set has helped you prepare and boost your excitement about your upcoming interview at Boeing. I wish you success, and I encourage you to keep Boeing on your radar in the future!

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