"I demonstrate leadership qualities every chance I get! I believe that everyone can be a great leader if given the right environment and opportunity. For example, I formally mentor two members of my department. We work together to grow their professionalism, technical skills, and leadership skills. I genuinely enjoy assisting in the development of others and would love the opportunity to demonstrate my leadership skills here at Bombardier."

"I naturally take on a leader and mentorship type of role with my co-workers. In one instance, I had a new coworker who was having some trouble fitting in. I took her out for lunch and talked to her a bit about the workplace culture and semantics surrounding the various departments. I wanted her to stay and enjoy her employment with us, so I took the responsibility of ensuring she was settling in well. I believe there are always leadership opportunities- you have to keep your eyes open."

Share how you have positively influenced others through actions you've taken to support and motivate others at work. For example, you can discuss how you coached a coworker who was having difficulty preparing for a big presentation. Maybe you gave them confidence in their strengths by encouraging them, or perhaps you offered some helpful hints. You can be a motivator and a confident communicator in any situation at work!

Keep in mind that the concept of leadership is broad and there are many ways to lead. In the event you're struggling to articulate your leadership abilities, take the time to research the major leadership styles (motivational, servant, democratic, authoritative, etc.) and then determine how your actions fit within them.