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Question 2 of 28

Do you consider yourself a creative thinker in the workplace or do you prefer to follow a predetermined set of rules?

"In the workplace, I naturally lean towards my preference of straightforward rules and expectations. From there, once I am comfortable in my knowledge base, I can start to think outside of the box. So - to answer your question - I would say I bring a healthy balance of both."

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How to Answer: Do you consider yourself a creative thinker in the workplace or do you prefer to follow a predetermined set of rules?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Insurance job interview.

  • 2. Do you consider yourself a creative thinker in the workplace or do you prefer to follow a predetermined set of rules?

      How to Answer

      Most organizations prefer to hire candidates who can apply creative thinking when needed, but can also follow protocol and guidelines. Assure the interviewer that you are an individual who can achieve both.



      1st Answer Example

      "In the workplace, I naturally lean towards my preference of straightforward rules and expectations. From there, once I am comfortable in my knowledge base, I can start to think outside of the box. So - to answer your question - I would say I bring a healthy balance of both."

      2nd Answer Example

      "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."

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I prefer a predetermined set of rules since claims work is policy-driven. Policy rules are concrete so it is important in insurance to follow a predetermined set of rules that are policy-based. There are the occasional random tasks that require some outside-of-the-box thinking and this is when creative thinking is beneficial."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Great! You've done a good job here of explaining why following a predetermined set of rules is beneficial in this type of work. It's also good that you recognize that there will be times when you need to think outside of the box too. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to think creatively and did so successfully? Adding this will show that you are capable of both types of thinking. Good job!

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