Tesla Motors Inc Internship Mock Interview

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Question 22 of 30

In Tesla’s Internship there is no hand holding and you’ll be expected to hit the ground running. How would you cope with the high paced expectations of this internship?

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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.

They are trying to assess whether you are a self-starter, and are capable of working independently and as part of a team. This will also test how resourceful you are, and how you keep up with the day-to-day stresses such a work environment offers.

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You'll want to convey a sense of confidence and self-reliance. To drive this point home, offer the tools you used to keep up. These could include active listening and enhanced communication skills, and the ability to track information and juggle several priorities at the same time. Also, offer the tools you used to keep your stress under control while exuding high emotional intelligence.

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"I can be on a team or flying solo and have no issue with being productive. I pride myself on my active listening and communication skills, am adept at note-taking, including shorthand, and if there is no one around to answer my questions, I am super resourceful and self-sufficient."

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