ICT Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 25
Do you prefer to manage people or technology, and why?
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William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"This is a difficult choice because I actually enjoy managing both people and technology. However, I'd have to say that I favor technology. This is the reason I became an ICT specialist. Working with people is interesting due to the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. But I really enjoy managing technology because of its finite nature. At times the technical issues can be challenging and difficult to resolve. Knowing that there is a solution encourages me to work hard using my existing skills or learning new ones. Creating effective communications and technology infrastructures is rewarding and I can't think of anything I'd rather do."
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
The correct answer to this type of question is both. But since the interviewer asked you to choose, you need to select one or the other. As with some previous questions, there is no right answer to this. The key point is to be able to defend your choice and provide the reasoning behind it. Always answer questions involving a choice positively and don't speak negatively about the option you didn't choose.
William Swansen has worked in the employment assistance realm since 2007. He is an author, job search strategist, and career advisor who helps individuals worldwide and in various professions to find their ideal careers.
"While I love technology and can spend all day on coding and solving technical issues, I really enjoy managing people. I like the challenge it presents and motivating people to perform at their best. I achieve this through coaching and mentoring as well as assigning the right person to the right task. I also enjoy collaborating with an innovative team of bright professionals. I found that you can learn from everybody you meet, and I am always looking for opportunities to both learn and teach."
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