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Question 17 of 34
What is your personal mission statement?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
This is another way for your interviewer to determine if you have a personal motto or mantra, and if so, how well it aligns with their culture and what they stand for. Anyone they hire will then be a representative of their company, so they need to make sure whoever they bring on feels like they'll be a good fit. Do your research and familiarize yourself with the language and messaging of their mission statements and the commitments they offer in their core values. "From our employees to our products, we're working to align everything with our mission to change the way the world works. We believe in doing good for the greater good, because that's just who we are." Their core value of innovation, which also feels like a mission statement, says, "We aim for innovation not only in our development organization but also in the way we approach all aspects of our business."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"My mantra is that 'people who shine from within do not need the spotlight.' I feel it is necessary to be a humble leader, and I take this mission statement very seriously. I want my team to be in the spotlight rather than being the kind of leader who the credit for good work."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I live to serve others. That is my mission. I want my customers to know that I care about the success of their business and will do what it takes to ensure they are lucrative. After reading Workday's mission statement, which included the fact that you will pull out all stops to deliver paramount customer service levels, I feel these are qualities you seek in new employees."
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
Not everyone has a mission statement or personal mantra off the cuff. This is an important question to consider in business, especially when entering leadership. It describes your convictions, what you stand for, and how you plan to create a life that embodies your values. In other words, it becomes your definition of success. Consider a quote that inspires you or a saying that you grew up with that resonates with you. It's like a compass that helps you stay on track, heading in the direction you want to go. So if you don't already have a mission statement, come up with one, a sentence or two that points in the direction you intend your life to move, and revise it a couple of times before your interview.
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.
"My model for success is when everyone I am working with is not only successful in doing the work we do but is having a great time doing it. When everyone enjoys the energy and collaboration, they leave for home, looking forward to returning to work the next day. That's my everyday attitude and what I aim to bring wherever I go."
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Diversity and inclusion are essential values to me, and I would like to contribute to creating an inclusive work environment where different perspectives are valued and respected. By fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among team members, I believe we can achieve greater creativity and innovation.
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This is a good answer! Oftentimes, people give a cookie-cutter response to this question, but yours is thoughtful and will align well with the organization's values.
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