How can we encourage your professional development?

Question

Rachelle Enns · Accepted Answer

"I value the opportunity to grow in my education and industry-based knowledge. For this reason, the best ways to encourage my professional development could be to offer continuing education, meaningful coursework, or even tuition reimbursement opportunities based on my work performance. I appreciate that Company ABC values growth and development, and I am eager to continually improve my work performance with this organization."

Rachelle Enns · Answer

The interviewer wants to know what type of professional development opportunities you value the most. The goal of your response is to outline the growth opportunities you'd like to be provided in this role and to highlight where you would like these opportunities to take you in your career with the hiring company.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Avoid giving a response that fails to show an interest in continued professional growth. Regardless of your job title or how new or seasoned you are in your career, it's essential to have well-defined goals and ambitions to share with your future employer.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

Professional development opportunities can present themselves in courses, workshops, gaining new credentials, collaboration with your superiors, or attending industry-related conferences. These resources help you improve your job performance and lead to new career opportunities. When responding, be as specific as possible regarding the professional development opportunities that capture your interest.

Rachelle Enns · Answer

"I appreciate that Company ABC encourages continued professional development. I am eager to learn and grow through a steady increase in duties and responsibilities. I also value skills-based training opportunities that are followed up with related job assignments, allowing me to apply and develop my new knowledge immediately."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Teach me and/or send me to workshops/classes that benefit my growth in my future position. When I moved from Ky to Indy, I was coming from a strictly salary position to a salary plus commission position which was completely new for me. Luckily, I attended a workshop the following month and became their top-selling trainer and more than doubled what they expected me to do by selling and retaining customers."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I enjoy attending courses related to my field. So I would like to continue that. I would also like to have an in-depth understanding of the organization, so I would like to spend real time with people of the various areas to appreciate what they do."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I feel there are many ways for this to take place. Training sessions, collaboration with leadership, attending regional/national conferences, and being under a manager that is a great coach are some ways to help me grow."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I really value attending field-related educational events organized externally or internally. I love learning and gaining an in-depth understanding of my company and organization."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I currently have Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status, which demonstrates I have been recognised for my engineering knowledge and experience to date. However, I would like to work towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status by being accountable for the project and financial management, building the skill sets necessary to develop other technical staff, which I feel this company can support me in doing."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am always keen to learn to be the best at what I do. The industry that I am coming into is a new sector to me and so anything from understanding the business environment courses, processes in procurement would be of benefit."

Anonymous User · Answer

"Fostering a culture of sharing knowledge and experience. Conducting regular meetings, encouraging the sharing of experiences, successes, failures, and challenges. Offering continuous training."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I appreciate the fact that this company encourages professional development. I am eager to learn and grow to expand my role. One area of professional and self-development I need is product knowledge and NPI project management in the company. Gallup leadership assessment, leadership feedback, one-on-one meetings, and formal training will also help to finalize my development plan and mentoring,"

Anonymous User · Answer

"Continued growth is important to me and I have taken steps to grow professionally through education and gaining various work experience. Going forward - I hope to have broader influence through increasing responsibilities and want to get coaching along the way. I would like to have an understanding of potential career paths and progression at Stryker. Ideally, I would have a clear path mapped out to help me advance to a new level of responsibility in the next three years."

Anonymous User · Answer

"To remain interested in my job, I need to feel challenged and not bored. I am looking for lots of learning opportunities. I love to study, academically and also put up new practical/surgical training skills. For this reason, I was attracted to Strker as your company's core values, and talking to Styrker employees shows what you are really about, looking after your employees, growing talent, and encouraging progression."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I appreciate that professional development is valued by Stryker. I'm excited to grow with the company through increasing responsibilities and duties. Attending skill-based events or workshops in sales, negotiation, and leadership would assist my long-term goals of being a leader in the company as well as supporting my performance as an Associate sales rep."

How can we encourage your professional development?

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