Tell us how you keep your job knowledge current with the ongoing changes in the industry.
Hiring managers will always select candidates who are qualified for the position. They also look for individuals who continue to increase their knowledge and stay current on the topics required for them to do their job. You should have a formal plan for maintaining your competency in your profession and be able to describe it when requested.
"The technology industry is constantly changing. Staying up to date with current developments is a key requirement for my profession. I dedicate time every day to this task. Methods I use to accomplish this include reading industry journals, meeting with manufacturers and product developers, and networking with my peers to discuss new developments they have become aware of. I try to incorporate what I learn into the work I do."
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I always make sure to sign up for industry-relevant webinars about new products and development in technology. Also at ****, as a way to increase team engagement, I invented Teaching Thursdays, basically every week we schedule an hour (On Thursdays) and a selected member of the team has to teach the rest about something new within their area of expertise. Ex: our network's person talks about the latest Meraki router Cisco is coming up with, I usually make it about some new efficiency that has come up. For example last week I watched a presentation about Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and as a way to consolidate knowledge I educated the team on it.
Amanda's Feedback
Wonderful! This answer illustrates not only your ability to stay aware of industry trends and advances, but also create ways to help others enhance their knowledge. I also really like that Teaching Thursdays is a program that empowers team members to train each other. Using examples of topics you've covered also gives your response more impact, making you a memorable candidate.
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