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Question 12 of 25 for our Environmental Scientist Mock Interview

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Question 12 of 25

How do you encourage creative thinking with your fellow scientists?

"I like to encourage other people to be creative in their thinking and present ideas to the company, no matter how off the wall they may seem. Some of our most successful employees are ones who are confident in their ability to bring forward their unique ideas. I encourage participation through an open door policy and strong praise for those who show initiative."

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How to Answer: How do you encourage creative thinking with your fellow scientists?

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  • 12. How do you encourage creative thinking with your fellow scientists?

      How to Answer

      Encouragement to others is a great skill to possess. Talk to the interviewer about your ability to encourage creative ideas in your team members.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Entry Level

      "Here are some ways that you can encourage ideas in others:

      - Get to know them and what they like to work on
      - Send an encouraging email letting them know you like their plan or ideas
      - Publicly praise their efforts
      - If they are doing a great job, offer them more related opportunities
      - If you are a leader, then tell them that you like their ideas
      - Say things like 'Well done' or 'Nice work' on a regular basis
      - Show that you believe in their quality of work before they even deliver it"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I like to encourage other people to be creative in their thinking and present ideas to the company, no matter how off the wall they may seem. Some of our most successful employees are ones who are confident in their ability to bring forward their unique ideas. I encourage participation through an open door policy and strong praise for those who show initiative."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Experienced

      "I encourage people to tap into the best parts of themselves. It helps to ask probing questions to get them to generate ideas on their own. I have found that by painting a long-term vision for where I want to go, my team will often jump in with creative solutions to get us there."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Some ways I would encourage a fellow scientist is praising their ideas and efforts not only in private but also publicly. Show that someone admires the work they put in. If we were on a friendlier level, then I would also send encouraging emails, etc. Not to mention you can't go wrong with brainstorming, oftentimes asking questions and probing helps to stimulate ideas."

      Amanda's Feedback

      Encouraging others and appreciating new ideas is a great way to support creative thinking. This question is a good opportunity to talk about how you've encouraged creative thinking as a student. Talk about how you've utilized unconventional procedures or used unexpected results to gain new insights into existing problems.

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