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To help you prepare for your next gallup-style interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Question 9 of 30

Have you ever put your professional work ahead of your personal life?

The interviewer wants to understand the balance between your professional and personal life. The goal of your response is to show the interviewer that you bring loyalty to your work and professional accountabilities while also maintaining a sense of harmony and avoiding burnout.

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How to Answer: Have you ever put your professional work ahead of your personal life?

  • 9. Have you ever put your professional work ahead of your personal life?

      The Goal

      The interviewer wants to understand the balance between your professional and personal life. The goal of your response is to show the interviewer that you bring loyalty to your work and professional accountabilities while also maintaining a sense of harmony and avoiding burnout.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 16th, 2022

      What to Avoid

      Avoid responding in a way that makes you seem like a workaholic. The workaholic mentality is an unhealthy practice that leads to burnout and high employee turnover. For that reason, being a workaholic is no longer a selling factor for mindful employers. Instead, show the interviewer that you work hard and are flexible with your time when needed.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 16th, 2022

      Pro Tip

      Be prepared to define what professional/personal balance means to you. Some people find it very natural to put their professional goals ahead of their personal life. Others may view their professional career as the means to build their ideal personal life. When you respond, be true to yourself and answer in a way you can commit to, should you be hired.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 16th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "Yes, I have. My career is very important to me, and I have worked hard to build a solid, successful trajectory. For example, I work late two to three days per week, responding to clients or reaching a deadline. On these days, I put my personal life aside for a short time to reach my work-related goals. That said, I avoid causing an imbalance between my professional work and personal life."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 16th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "I am new to my career and fully prepared to put my work ahead of my personal life for the next few years. I want to build a stellar career and be a reliable and dedicated employee. I will work late or take work home when needed. I will keep my device on silent during the day so that personal matters do not distract me at work. Most of all, I will remain organized in both my personal and professional life so that personal issues do not creep it my workday."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on March 16th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Frequently as I am in the office for long hours and on weekends. However, I have managed to be off the phone in the evenings when I am home and on days off."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Good! Your response shows that you strive to achieve balance while also being dedicated and committed to the needs of your company.
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