QUESTION 27 OF 35

Canadian National Railway Company employees are always busy with critical tasks. Talk to me about what hard work looks like to you.

The hiring authority knows that 'hard work' can mean something completely different from one person to another. This is another way of asking what the difference between working hard versus working smart looks like to you. Be sure to express your ability to work hard and keep up the pace at the Canadian National Railway Company. By exhibiting a systems approach to your work, by thinking outside of the box and being resourceful, you could work smart, cutting down the labor and effort, resulting in higher quality work ahead of deadlines, and preventing rework or lower productivity.

"My mom would always say, 'the early bird gets the worm,' which I agree with, but I think hard work goes beyond that. Being a hard worker means that you are invested in the goals and targets of your company. You don't leave your job until it's done 100% right. You also don't just leave your job the moment you walk off the site. It's always with you; thinking of ways that you can improve your performance the following day."

"Hard work includes the mental effort that I am putting into my deliveries. Working hard means striving to be a leader, and an example, in everything I do. I want to comfortably contribute to safety, process, and overall culture in everything that I do."

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Anonymous Answer

Hard work is simply caring, paying attention to the details, working as a team, being punctual, and having respect for the work you're doing. If you care and you want to be at work, you will not only work hard, but work effectively.

Rachelle's Feedback

All of these factors are strong evidence of a dedicated employee. Next, I recommend including a statement regarding the efforts you will put into this role, should you be hired. Try to be as specific as possible to further qualify yourself as the best choice for this position.

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