CBP Mock Interview
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Question 25 of 35
Talk about the ways you demonstrate leadership qualities even when you are not in a leadership role.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
CBP looks for individuals who have a natural propensity towards leadership. This question challenges you to think about how you behave as a leader throughout your everyday life. Even if you're not driving a team, you can still demonstrate the qualities of a leader. Show that you are someone who sets a strong example and maintains a leadership mindset in everything you do.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I spend a lot of time reading books and listening to podcasts around the topic of leadership. One quote that I appreciate is from John Quincy Adams, 'If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.' For this reason, I am sure to always lead by example. I never know who is watching my actions or learning from my behavior and choices. This mentality applies to my time at work, at home, out with my friends socially, or even the actions that I take on social media. No matter what the situation, I practice leadership and value being a fine example to others."
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I have the ability to listen more than I speak. I have also tried to do my best in whatever I start most especially knowing that I have kids or bosses that are depending on me to deliver a good job.
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Nice! It's great that you're an active listener and that you try to be a good role model for others. Are you also empathetic? Decisive? Confident? Full of integrity? An effective communicator? Honest? Motivated? Be sure to mention all the qualities you possess that make you a strong leader. And if it's possible, try to include an example of a time when you demonstrated these abilities.
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