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Question 7 of 33
What were you doing on your very best day at work?
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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.
Your interviewer is curious to learn more about your work standard, and how often you rise to the occasion to go above and beyond in your work. Your response should inform them what you enjoy most about the work you do and where your passions lie. This goes beyond what your day-to-day responsibilities look like. It more so pertains to the quality you bring to your time at work. Their ideal candidates enjoy the work they do and are bringing their best selves to work every day. So, take your interviewer through your ideal day in your current role, and when describing what you do, try to make going the distance look like your work standard. Remember to be positive and upbeat.
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.
"I try to have every day be my best day. I do this by grabbing everything I can control by the reins. By arriving at work a little early, coffee in hand, I show up relaxed and at the top of my game, ready for what comes next. I greet all of my coworkers, dive into some fun banter, and set the stage for having fun with my teams. I want everyone to look forward to working together, day in and day out, so we can have the best experience together. Then, I head to the gym at lunch and have a keto power meal. Ideally, I'll deliver work that exceeds my standard, spread high-fives all around, map out my following day, and even get a head start on one or two projects. I then wrap up with a few good laughs with coworkers, while looking forward to the next challenge."
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.
Included in the frequently asked questions on Meta's careers site is the question, "What should I focus on when applying for a job at Meta?" They then detail that this interview question is one they frequently like to ask. Here is their advice for answering this question: "Focus on your strengths. We like to ask, 'What were you doing on your very best day at work?' We want you to do that not just on your best day, but every day. Show us something you've built. Builders look at the world with fresh eyes. They see things that are good, but could be better, and figure out how to make it so. We look for candidates who've got that same building mind-set, whether they're applying for executive roles or internships. Share when you've failed and learned. Don't hesitate to talk about the blunders you've made in the pursuit of big ideas. We want to hear about those as much as your wins."
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My best day at work will start with a clear picture of what I need to accomplish by the end of the day and have a clear plan. I'd have good interactions with my colleagues in the office during social events and become familiar with their projects. I'd be thrilled to learn something new in my work as well. Leaving work with a sense of accomplishment and a plan for the next day would be my perfect day.
Rachelle's Feedback
Very well said! Your answer will show the interviewer that you value positivity and productivity.
Anonymous Answer
My best day at work involves presenting a successful campaign to the client and exceeding their expectations. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy client and knowing all the hard work we've done as a team paid off.
Stephanie's Feedback
Great response; the fact that you're committed to not just meeting clients' expectations, but exceeding them, is evident here.
Anonymous Answer
On the best day of my work, I learn something new, have a few productive discussions with coworkers, and earn new customers for my system. A couple of months back, I gave a demo of my system to several collaborators in academia and industry that were part of an ongoing project of detecting wildfires in California. They needed a database system that can support the efficient execution of machine learning functions using the ease of SQL queries. At the end of the demo, they loved my system, and they decided to use the system as the backend for the project. I was happy that day to be appreciated for my hard work and my system to be part of another big project.
Cindy's Feedback
Great start. It's always helpful to include an example from your past work that illustrates.
Anonymous Answer
I have a list of things I want to accomplish at the start of the day. I prioritize and go through the high-priority tasks first and then move on to the next. Maybe at lunch or coffee, I have a good conversation with a colleague and get a fresh inspiration - it could be about my project or even life in general, by getting to know that person better. By the end of the day, I have crossed off all of the items for execution and generated new strategic ideas on how to move my projects forward.
Stephanie's Feedback
It sounds like your best day at work involves a mix of interpersonal interaction, collaboration, and execution of tasks. To add impact, I suggest adding a bit more about the actual work (or specific tasks) that are your favorite.
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