Assistant Principal Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 40
As an assistant principal, what do you believe is your best asset?
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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.
This question offers a great chance to show that you understand your greatest strengths. Graciously share your best asset, and explain how this asset affects your work performance.
One possible example may be your ability to connect with all types of people. Discuss how this has helped you work with students, parents, and teachers from all walks of life. If you are struggling to come up with your best asset, think about the typical praises you received in past performance reviews. You can also ask a respected colleague for their opinion.
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'm a great team player and work well with others to incorporate theirs and my ideas. I make everyone feel included by listening to them and ensuring all parties are happy with the final decision."
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'm outgoing and proactive. I get things done, and I'm goal-oriented. I see the bigger picture and put a great amount of effort into teamwork."
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 have been told that my best asset is my ability to recognize, work with, and lead groups of people while creating an environment where all are having fun. I enjoy facilitating learning experiences where our faculty can grow together."
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I am friendly and approachable. I am known to be a team player, working with different groups of people, listening to their ideas, and incorporating my ideas with theirs. Arriving at decisions collaboratively, ensuring everyone is happy.
Rachelle's Feedback
These are excellent qualities to have as an Assistant Principal. Can you share how these assets have helped you to make improvements and change in your previous work?
Anonymous Answer
Establishing connections with people I interact with would be my best asset. Making everyone feel included and listening has allowed me to come to solutions that people can be happy with and respect.
Cindy's Feedback
Great! It's clear you value personal relationships.
Anonymous Answer
I am a hard-working, goal-orientated individual that makes sure things are done well and on time. I get on well with others because I listen to them and I take what others think onboard. I think my best asset is that I am a good communicator and that I work well as part of a team.
Stephanie's Feedback
These are all very positive traits that you embody! Great response.
Anonymous Answer
My colleagues would describe me as an affable person. I am easy to talk to and very approachable. I have good listening skills and can incorporate colleagues' ideas with mine. I am currently reviewing the drama curriculum and want to improve the way that activities are sequenced, of course, I am working with the Drama teacher and drawing on her expertise in this.
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a great start, but I suggest adding a closing sentence that shows the outcomes/impact of your collaboration with the drama teacher. What has occurred as a result of this?
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