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Question 28 of 33
Do you consider yourself more of a left-brained or right-brained person?
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Your interviewer wants to learn more about your motivators and preferences for the type of work you perform. How you answer could prove insightful in regards to your behavior and personality and whether you are more creatively inclined, or more pragmatic. It could also inform them where you fall on the scale from being more of an introvert who enjoys solitary analytical work, an extrovert who enjoys more social and collaborative work, or more of an ambivert, falling somewhere on the scale between the two.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
When answering this question, it is important to be as honest with yourself as you are with the person you are interviewing with. You should be certain this opportunity feels like the right fit for your talents, personality, and professional skills. "Innovators, changemakers and thought leaders, you'll find them all at Meta." By showcasing who you truly are as a person, and as a professional, you stand a greater chance of landing this, or perhaps another position which the recruiter might see you as a better fit for. "What really motivates people at Facebook is building stuff that they're proud of." - Mark Zuckerberg
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"My best friend says I am super pragmatic, and my sister says I am the most creative person in the world, so I guess it depends on who you ask. I'd say I fall somewhere and alternate back and forth from the right to the left. I look at the world from all angles, am unconventional in my thinking, and try to look at things from every unbiased angle, never taking sides, and just try to follow the path of what makes the most sense."
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Anonymous Answer
I strongly believe that necessity is the mother of innovation, and with that, it brings in creativity. I come from a background where we are very cost-conscious; I always try to find innovative ways of resolving an issue, building new projects, and managing teams that require creativity.
Kristine's Feedback
Great answer! You share your belief about where creativity stems from and show how creativity has been a regular part of your job. I reworded it slightly for clarity.
I strongly believe that necessity is the mother of innovation--that necessity results in creativity. In my workplace, we have to be very cost-conscious in all that we do. That constraint pushes me to find creative and innovative ways of resolving issues, building new projects, and managing teams.
Anonymous Answer
Yes, I always participate in and propose ideas during brainstorming sessions, and I also proactively brainstorm ideas for clients. I also am working on a personal business project of my own.
Stephanie's Feedback
It's clear that you view yourself as a creative person, but you should consider strengthening your response by adding specific examples of how you've used your creativity. Additionally, if you're comfortable sharing more about your personal business project (and it highlights your creativity), you should consider doing so.
Anonymous Answer
I am a type of person who is very driven to accomplish the goals I have set for myself and will think of various - creative ways - to ensure that I achieve them. For example, accomplishing my goals and managing projects in a fluid tech company in the last years was possible only through my unique and creative combination of focus, logical thinking, and relationship management skills in a highly multi-cultural context.
Stephanie's Feedback
Good answer!
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