QUESTION 39 OF 40

When was the last occasion you asked for direct feedback from your manager?

The Morningstar interviewer will ask this question to separate you from most applicants because many professionals don't ever seek feedback from their supervisors. Interviewers prefer candidates who constantly seek feedback so they can immediately correct any deficiencies they may have or incorrect actions they are taking. The best professionals know the only way to get better news is to engage their colleagues for feedback and suggestions.

Requesting feedback from the people you work with shows your desire to improve. Most employees avoid receiving feedback, fearing that it will be negative. By actively seeking it, you demonstrate courage, a willingness to be open to criticism, and the initiative to improve. Describe a time you felt you didn't complete a task properly and sought feedback to correct your process so you'd do better next time.

"I have found that one of the best ways to improve myself is to continually seek feedback from the people I work with. My colleagues and management team have perspectives I don't and can spot weaknesses I need to work on to improve. Therefore, I am constantly asking them about my performance. I also ask them for any suggestions they have and resources I can use to improve my skills and expertise. I do this continuously, and it has been very valuable."

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