QUESTION 31 OF 45

Can you describe a time you were asked to do something you had never done before? How did you react?

Interviewers will ask this question to determine how you react to new situations and your attitude toward learning new skills and procedures. Employers prefer employees who are willing to learn new skills and thereby contribute more to the organization's business objectives. Curiosity and continuous learning are traits interviewers look for.

Provide an example of a situation in which you were asked to perform a new task. Explain how you readily accepted the job and gathered resources to complete the task. Then describe the results of your efforts and what you learned from the experience. Your answer should follow the 'STAR' response pattern: Situation, Task, Action, Results.

"In my most recent position, I was asked to lead a seminar on how to implement information security practices for Mac systems. Even though I only had experience with Windows and Linux systems and I'd never done this, I accepted the assignment and researched the topic. I put together a presentation using the information I collected and presented it to my entire department. The seminar was a success, and I learned that I can accomplish any task assigned to me with a little effort and the right resources."

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