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Question 15 of 30
Describe a time where you demonstrated your leadership skills.
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Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
With this question, the interviewer is evaluating whether you have leadership potential, or a reluctance to lead. As there are many personality types out there, some are born to lead, and others may learn to lead. With this question, they are trying to assess where you fall on this scale by ascertaining if you have a specific example that demonstrates your leadership potential.
Ronda Barnes is an HR professional with over 10 years of experience in career development and strategic staffing. She has a master’s degree in Human Resource Development and a graduate certificate in Online Learning and Teaching.
"I've taken the lead on several class projects. One time, in particular, was for a project that required my team to create a presentation for the class. I decided to take the lead because I enjoy seeing different parts come together as a whole. I made sure everyone finished their assigned areas of the presentation on time, and I also put the final presentation together. The project was well received."
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Before the interview, think about previous experiences where you did more than what was expected of you to contribute to the overall success of a project. Contemplate what leadership looks like to you, framed by leaders you admire. Consider what "rising to the occasion" looks like. Doing so will present you as striving to be the best version of yourself that you can be, while demonstrating sincere potential. If you can tie this example back to the leadership qualities you'll bring to the internship, all the better.
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