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Question 14 of 30
Describe your leadership skills.
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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.
This question is not asking whether you were in a leadership position. This question is trying to evaluate everything you might have to offer the company, including whether you have any leadership experience or leadership potential. This will help them determine your motivators and any growth opportunities you might show promise for. If the position you are interviewing for requires leadership skills, you need to come prepared with examples of when you have been an active leader. If this is an entry-level role without a leadership component, the interviewer wants to see that you can take the initiative when there is an opportunity.
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"In previous employer reviews, my leadership style was described as attentive, open, and confident. I will always listen to my team and give them the benefit of the doubt when it comes to their performance. An example of this would be with my current sales team. When one of my team members is not hitting their quota, I will step in and begin coaching. I want to believe they know their job unless they show me otherwise. This type of leadership has worked well with my team, and we are the #1 sales team in our region."
Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I have taken many workshops and courses to improve my leadership skills. My leadership qualities are best summed up as dedicated, attentive, and motivating. I like to recognize my employees' small wins because that motivates them to continue achieving."
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I have been a leader and a follower at different times in my life, in my career, and in sports. I know what it takes to be both. I feel I am a natural leader as I am not afraid to tell people what to do and how to do it. One of the main skills a leader must have when leading others is being able to do the skill they are demanding. I make sure I learn what I want from others in some aspect.
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Great response; it's evident that leadership is important to you. My only suggestion would be changing the language around being a "follower," as this can sometimes have negative connotations. In the "Revised Answer" box, I have suggested a way you can restate this.
I have been a natural leader throughout my life, both in my career and in sports. For me, true leadership is knowing when to step forward and when to step back; I know what it takes to do both effectively. I am very comfortable taking charge, and I am not afraid to tell people what to do and how to do it. One of the main skills a leader must have when leading others is being able to do the skill they are demanding. I make sure I learn what I want from others in some aspect.
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