QUESTION 40 OF 40

Have you mentored anyone, and if so, how did you help them progress?

"When I was last in a leadership position, the clutch player employee displayed real talent and leadership skills. I decided they were prime to rise to the occasion and join the management. I spent months training them, and they quickly ascended through the ranks. I often told them their drive, ambition, and ability to follow directions got them there. But they would say, and my manager seconded this, that my coaching and clear direction and communication made it easy to reach and overcome their goals. I finally agreed that we both succeeded in our goals."

This question evaluates your leadership potential and coaching abilities. The interviewers want to know whether you recognize that, by contributing to the success of the company and the team, you contribute to your success and development. How you answer will potentially reveal your scope of that big picture.

Some strive to develop themselves, driven by their ambitions to accomplish their personal and professional goals, and hold a more narrow short-term view, checking off a list of accomplishments as they try to climb the ranks. There's nothing wrong with ambitiously trying to climb the ladder while prioritizing the team's success. When delivering your answer, balance your personal goals with the team's goals.

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