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Question 14 of 30 for our LinkedIn Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 30

We encourage innovation at LinkedIn. What does innovation mean to you?

LinkedIn has clear-cut values, related to innovation and success. The corporate values at LinkedIn include:

- Members first
- Relationships matter
- Be open, honest and constructive
- Demand excellence
- Take intelligent risks
- Act like an owner

Talk to the interviewer about a time when you have embodied some of these principles of innovation and success.

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How to Answer: We encourage innovation at LinkedIn. What does innovation mean to you?

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  • 14. We encourage innovation at LinkedIn. What does innovation mean to you?

      How to Answer

      LinkedIn has clear-cut values, related to innovation and success. The corporate values at LinkedIn include:

      - Members first
      - Relationships matter
      - Be open, honest and constructive
      - Demand excellence
      - Take intelligent risks
      - Act like an owner

      Talk to the interviewer about a time when you have embodied some of these principles of innovation and success.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 30th, 2018

      1st Answer Example

      "I agree with LinkedIn's values, and believe that innovation comes from demanding excellence and taking intelligent risks. Also, when you have fun with what you do, you can be at your most innovative. In a nutshell, innovation - to me - means looking at things differently than expected."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 30th, 2018

      2nd Answer Example

      "To me, innovation means being someone who thrives on change and has a mission that matters. Innovation can mean creating a new and powerful idea, and it can also mean simplifying an existing one."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I believe innovation happens when people from different backgrounds and cultures meet together. Change happens when people look at things from a different angle and a different perspective. I agree with Linkedin's value, and I believe that Linkedin is a perfect playground for me to meet people from different backgrounds to create new powerful ideas."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is a very thoughtful approach to innovation. Try diving further in LinkedIn's values if you are to mention them - and how you completely agree with them.

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