What is your definition of hard work?
Hard work and dedication can be interpreted differently by everyone. To one person, another person's hard work could seem like slacking. But this question goes farther than what your work standard says about you. It also touches on the same points as working harder versus working smarter. Talk to the interviewer about how you interpret a hard day's work. Someone who has more of a strategic approach to their work, working smarter, might have less of a need to work hard. Hard work could equate to an employee putting in long and taxing payroll hours. Working smart exemplifies your ability to prioritize, organize, and effectively managing your time and strategizing how to complete a project or any given task well within a given timeframe. Often when working smarter, the payroll hours you'd otherwise put in are cut in half, lightening your work load, contributing to effective time management, all while protecting your company's assets.
"For me, hard work means that I did what I could that day to exceed expectations. I come to work early and stay late if needed and I go over and above the requirements without hesitation."
"To me, hard work means going over and above the call of duty whenever the opportunity arises. It means giving my best to my employer every day."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Meeting your performance expectations by staying focused, using attention to detail, excellent communication, and getting the task done no matter what obstacles you face. I made sure I was early or on time that day and am willing to stay late to get the job done.
Cindy's Feedback
Good start. Can you add more information about what you consider hard work on the job? Is it long hours? Heavy work? Do you have an example of what hard work you've encountered and how you've managed to complete it?
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