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Question 40 of 40 for our Panera Bread Mock Interview

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Question 40 of 40

Tell me about a time when you had to act as a leader, even though it was not in your job title. Did you enjoy taking on the role of a leader?

"(Situation) While attending university, one of my final projects was a group-based project worth 30% of each student's final grade. (Task) We did not have an officially appointed leader; however, our group quickly realized that we needed to have a designated leader to keep us focused. (Action) I have developed leadership qualities as the captain of my soccer team, and also as an avid volunteer. It felt natural for me to step up as the leader, and the group agreed to let me guide the project. I got to know each group member and their strengths, what they enjoyed doing the most, and what they least enjoyed. From there, I designated our primary and sub-tasks and then attached timelines to each deliverable. I followed up with each member by email every second day until we reached the finish line. (Result) Our final grade was 96%, and everyone in the group was thrilled. We all felt very accomplished, and I earned compliments from my peers on my leadership style."

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  • 40. Tell me about a time when you had to act as a leader, even though it was not in your job title. Did you enjoy taking on the role of a leader?

      How to Answer

      Panera Bread encourages employee growth and development. For this reason, the interviewers may want to know if you have a natural ability and desire to be a leader. Be prepared to speak about a positive experience you have had with leadership. Think about a time when you encouraged a teammate, led a group project in school, or helped somebody achieve an important goal. These are all great examples of your leadership in action!

      Since this situational question asks you to 'tell me about a time,' you will want to give a specific story-based example of a time when you acted as a leader. To form a well-collected response, you can use the STAR framework, which is an acronym for Situation, Task, Action, Result.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 19th, 2020

      Answer Example

      "(Situation) While attending university, one of my final projects was a group-based project worth 30% of each student's final grade. (Task) We did not have an officially appointed leader; however, our group quickly realized that we needed to have a designated leader to keep us focused. (Action) I have developed leadership qualities as the captain of my soccer team, and also as an avid volunteer. It felt natural for me to step up as the leader, and the group agreed to let me guide the project. I got to know each group member and their strengths, what they enjoyed doing the most, and what they least enjoyed. From there, I designated our primary and sub-tasks and then attached timelines to each deliverable. I followed up with each member by email every second day until we reached the finish line. (Result) Our final grade was 96%, and everyone in the group was thrilled. We all felt very accomplished, and I earned compliments from my peers on my leadership style."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on September 19th, 2020

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