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If you could buy any new skill what would it be?
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Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
This question is a hypothetical one, meant to show the interviewer what skill you would like to instantly possess if you could! This question is a creative way to ask about your biggest weaknesses, but it's disguised as a fun question. Your answer can be short and sweet, but if you want to turn the question into a more memorable conversation, you can certainly ask the interviewer this question in return. Of course, this approach should depend on the rapport you have with the interviewer and the overall vibe of the meeting.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"This question is very creative, thank you for asking! I recently enrolled in an Excel workshop to take my skills from intermediate to expert. So, if I could instantly buy any skill, I would make myself an expert-level Excel user."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"If I could buy any new skill, I would buy the knowledge that comes with many years' experience in Human Resources. I would love to have the most robust knowledge of employment regulations, and more. I love this question! If you could choose any skill, what would you choose?"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"That's a great question! Well, if I could purchase any new skill, I think it would be budget and finance related. My people management skills are exceptional. However, I could use more work when it comes to budget management. I am currently an intermediate level but would love to be an expert."
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If the ability to clone myself were a skill, that's what I would do. I find that I have a tendency to be pulled in several directions at once, so I focus on prioritizing every day. I have discovered Time Blocking to be a useful tool to keep me on track and minimize the stress.
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Wow, what a unique answer! You have a way with words that make you a memorable candidate. Time blocking is also a fantastic practice. Great work - I have no doubt you'll nail this interview :)
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Ability to produce results in a shorter time.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! Can you explain why you would choose this skill?
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