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Question 26 of 35 for our Microsoft Mock Interview

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Question 26 of 35

How do you keep up-to-date on new trends in your line of work?

"I keep up to date on new technologies and trends through a variety of sources. I follow blogs from industry leaders such as Elon Musk, Larry Page, and Guy Kawasaki. I also read multiple articles online per week related to Microsoft news and releases. I follow Satya Nadella, your CEO, on Twitter as well as numerous other thought leaders on the Microsoft executive team."

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How to Answer: How do you keep up-to-date on new trends in your line of work?

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  • 26. How do you keep up-to-date on new trends in your line of work?

      How to Answer

      One way that your interviewer at Microsoft will try to gauge your fit with the organization is by ensuring that you are passionate about growing and learning within your field. Show the interviewer that you are passionate about your industry by openly discussing how you stay on top of industry trends and news. Prior to your interview, be sure to put some thought into all the different avenues you use to stay educated and up-to-date.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      1st Answer Example

      "I keep up to date on new technologies and trends through a variety of sources. I follow blogs from industry leaders such as Elon Musk, Larry Page, and Guy Kawasaki. I also read multiple articles online per week related to Microsoft news and releases. I follow Satya Nadella, your CEO, on Twitter as well as numerous other thought leaders on the Microsoft executive team."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      2nd Answer Example

      "I keep up on new trends in my line of work by taking continuing education credits on a yearly basis and attending as many regional and national conferences as I'm able to. Just last month I took a course on cloud computing and this month, I plan to take another on the introduction to IoT. I also subscribe to the Journal of Information Technology to keep a pulse on big happenings from a global perspective."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on October 26th, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I keep up-to-date though Facebook pages, the Microsoft website, and I subscribed to many technology channels that talk about current technology news."

      Stephanie's Feedback

      It's clear that you use a number of different platforms to stay up-to-date on trends in the industry. To improve your response, I suggest adding a sentence or two about your interest and commitment to continue learning and your openness to learning new channels for staying abreast of current trends.
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