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Question 22 of 25 for our Archivist Mock Interview

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Question 22 of 25

Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

As an archivist, you will often need to deliver more than the bare minimum on a project. Surprises may come up, and the interviewer wants to see that your dedication to your craft. Show that you can react appropriately when you know that your employer has a need that goes beyond your usual day-to-day expectations.

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  • 22. Give me an example of a time when you went above and beyond.

      How to Answer

      As an archivist, you will often need to deliver more than the bare minimum on a project. Surprises may come up, and the interviewer wants to see that your dedication to your craft. Show that you can react appropriately when you know that your employer has a need that goes beyond your usual day-to-day expectations.

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Entry Level

      "I enjoy going above and beyond in my work. One example would be the overtime hours that I put in while completing my practicum. I wanted to leave a good impression on the hiring manager so that there would be a potential opportunity for he and I to work together in the future."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Answer Example

      "Last week I noticed that my manager was running behind on an important project for one of our most significant clients. I offered to take on some of her workload so that she would have the time to complete the schedule. We worked together for a couple of overtime hours that day and were able to catch her up on everything. It felt good to help."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Experienced

      "I often go above and beyond what is expected of me. Most recently, I agreed to cover for a co-worker who was on short-term medical leave. I worked 10 hour days for two weeks so that our work did not suffer any setbacks."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "One example would be when the archivist asked me to do some research and gather information on oversize document scanners. I went above and beyond (her words) by connecting with various vendors, obtaining quotes, and compiling all the information in an excel spreadsheet so she would have an organized list to compare scanners, cost, and specifications."

      Marcie's Feedback

      Nice! It sounds like you really helped out the archivist. This is a great example of going above and beyond. Consider mentioning the final result so the interviewer knows what happened. Did the archivist end up getting an oversize document scanner that pleased them and that worked well?