When have you shown a willingness to learn a new method?
"Social media algorithms change constantly and so, I have shown a willingness to learn the new methods by attending one new webinar per week. These webinars are usually focused on Facebook and Instagram strategies with some focus on Google analytics as well."
"When applying for a new sales role in the past, I knew they used Salesforce for the CRM. I had very little exposure to Salesforce. Rather than wait until I walked in the first day, expecting them to teach me, I took advantage of Salesforce's numerous tutorials online so I would be familiar with the system from my first day. My new manager and the company's Salesforce admin were both impressed with my familiarity and comfort with the system."
"Our company switched to an SAP system last year, which I was not familiar. I enrolled myself in a 4-week evening course at our local community college so that I could quickly learn the system without it affecting my performance at work. It helped a great deal, and my employers were impressed with my willingness to learn."
"I heard about a new best practice in ISO quality control standards. I made about a dozen calls and ended up meeting some peers from other companies for lunch to discuss and share ideas. A short time later, I successfully implemented the ideas I gathered that day. It is always a great idea to learn from industry peers."
"I am always looking for new teaching methods. I like to read up on new and fun ways to incorporate curriculum and keep the students engaged. I often ask my fellow teachers if they have new tips and tricks well. Being willing to learn, and adapt, is a big part of being a teacher."
"Our head office changed our return policy recently, and I needed to learn the new terms overnight. I had to change my verbiage when talking to customers, and no longer offer the extended warranty we once had. It's a challenge to change your habits, that's one thing I know for sure!"
The interviewer would like to know when you have shown a willingness to learn new work methods. With changes in technology and policy, most professionals will need to alter their way of work from time to time. It is a great skill to have when you can approach a problem in a new way.
"When our company came under new management last year many new methods and policies came into place. I was able to learn many new approaches to our challenges in sales and customer management. I quite enjoyed the process, and it brought a sort of fresh air to my daily routine."
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Anonymous Answer
I am always willing to learn a new method as long as it increases efficiency and productivity. One such case involved creating a more efficient workflow for client management. This involved testing out a variety of management modules such as Gantt charts and determining how we could properly employ them for full client visibility.
Rachelle's Feedback
Perfect response, and an excellent example.
Anonymous Answer
At my previous technology internship, testing the software was new for me. To prepare to test, I shadowed my managers to see how it was done and started there.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. Provide a bit more context. Were you asked to do software testing? Why was it important to the team? Was this in addition to other duties? Why is it important to be willing to change your methods upon request?
Anonymous Answer
When our nonprofit came under a new Board last year many new methods and policies came into place. I was able to learn many new approaches to our challenges in sales. I quite enjoyed the process, and it brought a sort of fresh air to my daily routine.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! Just make sure to choose a specific method or policy that was implemented to discuss in-depth here that shows your willingness to learn. Adding more details will make your answer more meaningful to the interviewer. Nice job!
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