Do you prefer working outside of the box or within a set of predetermined rules?
Most organizations prefer to hire candidates who can apply creative thinking when needed but can also follow protocols and guidelines. So this question aims to assess how adaptable and versatile you are. Looking back on your work experience, determine when you've been creative and thought outside the box and when you've been more of a critical thinker and worked within certain limitations. Think of instances where you've taken calculated and informed risks when information or resources were limited.
"In the workplace, I naturally lean towards my preference for straightforward rules and expectations. Once I am comfortable with my knowledge base, I can start to think outside the box. So, to answer your question, I would say I bring a healthy balance of both."
"I am most comfortable when my creativity is challenged. I like to think of new ways of working and create alternate solutions to a variety of scenarios. With that said, I am more than capable of following a predetermined set of rules."
"Insurance is anything but boring. After all, it's about helping and protecting people's lives and businesses. Helping others will always be at the core of everything you do. Each day has new challenges to solve. You can leave your stamp on projects and impact others like never before. Our business is complex and intellectually stimulating. It's a business built on risk and planning ahead, about imagining the future. Whether you're underwriting policies, providing claim service, delivering new technologies to interact with our customers, or bringing new products to market, no matter which path you take, joining us means working with some of the most talented people in the industry. And all of us here think that's pretty exciting!"
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Anonymous Answer
I do think of myself as a creative thinker and enjoy creative approaches and strategies to write new accounts.
Chad's Feedback
It is clear you prefer creative thinking, but I would suggest adding a sentence that assures the employer you are also able to follow protocols and guidelines when needed. I have offered a slightly revised response to consider.
I do think of myself as a creative thinker and enjoy creative approaches and strategies to write new accounts. At the same time, I am also capable of following a predetermined set of rules when the situation calls for a specific procedure.
Anonymous Answer
I am most comfortable when my creativity is challenged. I like to think of new ways of working and create alternate solutions to a variety of scenarios. With that said, I am more than capable of following a predetermined set of rules.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but you should include a specific example as evidence of your creativity in the workplace. Can you think of a specific instance when you used creativity? What was the situation? What was your approach? What was the outcome?
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