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Question 28 of 30 for our General Motors Mock Interview

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Question 28 of 30

Tell us about a time you coached or mentored someone.

"When I was last in a leadership position, there was a clutch player employee who 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."

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How to Answer: Tell us about a time you coached or mentored someone.

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  • 28. Tell us about a time you coached or mentored someone.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Throughout the interview process, the interviewer will give you opportunities to promote your accomplishments. As they say on their website, "We stand together to drive the world forward. Everybody in." Investing in the development of your coworkers, and driving positive change towards the greater success of the team is an investment in one's own development.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Provide examples where you identified an employee's growth potential. Provide how approached their training and specify how the employee's performance improved. Describe how they continued to excel after your mentoring. If they regressed, what did you do to continue to develop them?

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "When I was last in a leadership position, there was a clutch player employee who 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."

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "In my last leadership role, I employed someone whom I thought had some great skills and qualities that given time they would be a great leader too. I spent months mentoring and working very closely with this individual who then became the most looked-up-to team member. To this day he is one of my greatest reasons I love being a mentor."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      Excellent example! Consider going into more detail on how you helped this person become successful. For example, did you have regular one-on-ones where you focused on specific topics or exercises? Did you help them complete skill assessments, or did you identify strengths and weaknesses and assign projects to help build skills? Sharing more details will really help showcase your skills as a leader.

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