Tell us about a time you had to learn something new or improve on a skill quickly.

Recall a learning experience that relates to the job you're seeking. Talk about the situation that led to you gaining a new ability and what transpired after you became proficient. Discuss your commitment and the actions you took to learn the content, task, or responsibility within a short amount of time. Your response to this question can also indicate your learning preferences, which can help the employer train you effectively.

"When I started in my first internship role during college, I thought I was quite proficient at Excel. I had told my employer that I knew how to calculate complex formulas, but I quickly discovered that my experience was well behind that of my peers. I didn't want my boss to know that I was trailing in my capabilities just as I stepped into the new role, so I came up with a plan to teach myself everything I was missing. Every day after work, I watched at least an hour of Khan Academy videos. Within a few weeks, I was nearly as fast and fluent as my colleagues."