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Question 33 of 40
Tell me about the last time you realized you'd taken on too many responsibilities.
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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.
It is common when wanting to develop yourself professionally and being committed to contributing to the team, to at least once take on more responsibilities than you can manage in a given period. This question aims at determining how far along your professional development is. Your answer will provide insights into your ambition and your time management skills. As Monica Keaney, IKEA's Sustainability manager, says, "The main thing is not to bite off more than you can chew. Whether you want to do something differently at home or in your community, the key is to start small... but stay ambitious."
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.
"Early in my last job, I was eager to prove my abilities and show I was a clutch player. So anytime our leadership needed volunteers, I stepped up. That was the first time I bit off more than I could chew. As soon as I realized this, I spoke with my supervisor, hoping to delegate or share some of these responsibilities with others. They offered me both, and since that day, I've dramatically improved and built out my time management skills."
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