How do your experience and background make you a strong candidate for GM?
"I have been obsessive about monitoring my development. I perform self-assessments weekly and revise my five-year career plans monthly. I have a day planner, Beat Yesterday Book, where I record my jumps forward and my setbacks, which helps me identify trends and helps me plan accordingly for my continued success. Looking at where I am now, with all of my soft and hard skill sets, it was a pretty easy evaluation to check off every job requirement this position calls for. I have developed some skills more than others, and it is clear where I'd like to continue to grow. I was attracted to GM because this company can help me foster that continued growth."
GM wants to know how your relevant work experience translates to the position you are competing for. They're also curious about how you measure your career development and skill level against what they're looking for and why you think you are ready for this role. By examining your career progression, you should be able to effectively rate your productivity, work style, and approach against the expectations of this role. Don't wing it. You want to sound confident. This is a sales pitch, and you need to be in top form. You already know why this position would benefit you, but you have to convince the assessment vendor's algorithm first.
Talk about the tools and resources you use to stay organized on the job. Exhibit strong time management skills and elaborate on your standards and how you prioritize your work. Multitasking is challenging for most people. How you track your progress and pick up where you left off on a task is worth mentioning.
Think of the assessment vendor's algorithm as a composure test. Practice practice practice. This will boost your composure and confidence in the long run. Fake it till you make it.
