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Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
The interviewer wants to understand your learning methods and level of discipline when absorbing new content and gaining new skills. The goal of your response is to show the interviewer that your learning style is a match for the hiring company's onboarding approach, work environment, and employee training process.

Christine Pasqueretta is a human resource and recruitment professional with experience creating, developing, implementing, leading, and measuring HR impact initiatives.
"I prefer to learn at an independent pace where there is little pressure from others to absorb important information in a way specific to their learning styles."

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 am very much a visual learner. While completing my business administration diploma, I watched a lot of online tutorials, for instance. This method helped me to commit particular steps to memory. For example, this method of studying helped me a great deal when learning advanced Excel techniques. I was a diligent student."

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.
"As a student, I was always on the move. If I could listen to an audiobook while running on the treadmill, I could nail the book review the following day. I have a high amount of energy, which lends itself well to my energetic management style."

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 am a creative individual, and I have to see my work in action before I can fully execute. Even as a student, I would make up make-shift storyboards in my dorm room. I always put extra effort into my creative school projects. This area is where I stood out academically. I guess I chose the right career path, didn't I!"

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.
"In my current position, I had to memorize over 1,000 SKU's from our product catalog. Because I connect to learning kinetically, I created flashcards for myself. I studied this way in college, as well, and found it very helpful."

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 am a social person by nature. In school, I created a study group of eight. We would meet at a local coffee shop and study together, bounce ideas off of each other, and have friendly debates on the material. Now, when learning a new job, I will go to a location like a Starbucks, where there are some buzz and energy around me."

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.
"As a teacher, I tend to encourage a variety of learning methods. I consider myself a dynamic learner, and I know that many of my students are as well. This means that you cannot put these learners into a box and expect one method of learning to resonate with all of them. For this reason, I create learning stations in my classroom. As a child, this is how I learned the best as well. College was great for this, with a balance of desk work, labs, and practicum."

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.
Be as specific as possible when describing your learning style and study methods. Think back to your high school or post-secondary education and consider the successful learning and study approach you implemented during that time. If you are a professional dedicated to continued learning, discuss how you ensure that the content you are taking in is truly absorbed. At the end of your response, make a connection between your learning style and the hiring company's approach to training and educating its employees.

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.
Perhaps you are a visual learner who utilizes images to recall information. Maybe you prefer to listen to classical music or binaural beats while learning new material, helping you absorb the content. Perhaps you are a kinaesthetic learner, committing data to memory when moving or using hands-on tools. There are many different learning styles, so it's essential to explore and understand how you best learn.

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.
Rather than giving a cliche or overused response like, 'I am a hands-on learner,' dig deeper and be specific. You are a unique individual, so ensure that your answer stands out from the crowd.
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I prefer to learn in my own space through online tutorials. This method has helped me understand and practice at the same time. For example, I signed up with Linda.com to learn more advanced Excel techniques. I was a diligent worker and student.

Kevin's Feedback
Good answer. I reworded your answer a bit for clarity and flow.
"I am more of an independent learner and prefer to learn in my own space. I love online tutorials, for this method helps me understand at my own pace and practice as much as I need. For example, I took the initiative to sign up for Linda.com. I am currently taking online courses to expand my Excel skills."
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As a student who was always on the move, if I could listen to an audiobook while running on the treadmill, I could nail the book review the following day. I have a high amount of energy, which lends itself well to my energetic style.

Rachelle's Feedback
It sounds like you are a highly efficient and keen learner. Very well done :)
Anonymous Answer
I believe in including as many of my senses as I can. I enjoy reading; I also enjoy Audible.com where I listen to books. As for computer work, I need to learn hands-on. I am very flexible in how I learn. I probably absorb more material early in the morning than later in the day. Does that answer your question?

Rachelle's Feedback
Not bad! I have reworded slightly. The question at the end would not be necessary. Also, the 'probably learn more in the morning' part...that would raise red flags. Do you tire out after lunch, would be my thought!
"I am very flexible on how I learn. I enjoy reading, listening to books on Audible, and being hands-on when it comes to computer-based tasks."
Anonymous Answer
I read the material. I create notes for myself of key points. I study the topic, watch YouTube videos and read other related material to get different viewpoints. If I'm trying to commit the info to memory I'll then try to write out all I know on the topic in long or shorthand and keep doing this until I'm able to write out at least 90% of the info (if that's what's required)

Rachelle's Feedback
Your process sounds detailed and well thought out. Excellent!
Anonymous Answer
I like to learn by performing the tasks. I create a notebook and write down steps to assist me until I master it.
I kept a small notebook with me in my pocket, and I would write down new tasks and step-by-step procedures as well as create task check-off sheets for the staff. I also used my smartphone to keep passwords and schedule myself with duties on the calendar feature to keep me on task.
I found that this helped to keep me on task and made it easier to juggle my work as a manager better.

Rachelle's Feedback
Very organized and thorough response. The interviewer will like to hear that you are so self-aware, knowing exactly how you learn, study, and retain.
Anonymous Answer
I'm a hands-on learner. I like to get in the mix and learn all I can from each demonstration or class that is given to me.

Rachelle's Feedback
Excellent response! This will give the interviewer a great idea on how to help you learn your new role.
Anonymous Answer
I love researching and compiling all information first from different sources before I can sit down to read on a particular topic. I make sure I am well informed using all the resources I can get, and I then absorb the information and try to look for practical situations to apply it.

Rachelle's Feedback
It sounds like you have a great handle on your learning style. You explained your process very clearly.
Anonymous Answer
I am generally a visual learner. I learn better by watching videos and watching training sessions. If I am trying to complete a class, it always helps me to watch a video or two to get some further insight into the class or project.
Kristine's Feedback
Perfect response! You will show the interviewer you are self-aware and willing to get your hands on extra resources to ensure you learn the material.
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