Are there any professional skills you are currently working to develop or refine?
The interviewer wants to know if you are invested in your professional growth. A company would always rather hire someone who wants to grow and is interested in staying up to date on industry news than someone who isn't. The former candidate, one who wants to grow, is someone who will be more open to training and can be brought on without having all of the skills necessary on day one. The latter candidate, one who does not want to grow, may find themself unable to keep up with changes in technology and industry over time.
Provide the interviewer with 1-3 examples of skills that you are either currently working on or would like to develop in the near future. If you are a member of any industry networking organization or enrolled in any training or certification courses, this is a great time to provide that information!
Avoid bringing up any skills that are completely unrelated to the role. If you are learning a new language, that is applicable in almost every role but it may be less relevant to tell an interviewer that you are spending 20 hours a week learning to code when you are applying for a medical device sales role.
"I've been working on learning French! I grew up speaking Spanish with my family so I am bilingual but I have found that in my area many of my customers speak French. I think having some familiarity with the language will really help me build even stronger relationships."
"I am a member of my local Toastmaster's club. We work on public speaking each week which helps me learn how to better present to groups and individuals."
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Anonymous Answer
I am currently learning Spanish and actively practicing speaking it every day. Spanish is a common language in Texas and I want to improve my ability to communicate with customers. I have also been reading books on negotiation tactics to improve my ability to not only close deals in a Sales role but also when buying a car!
Stephanie's Feedback
This is a thoughtful, well-rounded response. It sounds like you have intentionally invested in your own professional development and are committed to continuing professional growth.
Anonymous Answer
I am currently still working on improving my Korean language. I hired a tutor who is helping me with the basics of building rapport - this is fundamentally important in my territory as I have seen much success in my career tapping into this cultural understanding.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! The interviewer will undoubtedly appreciate that you've hired a tutor to improve your abilities in this area. Can you talk more about why learning the Korean language and more about its culture helps you?
Anonymous Answer
I am learning about different ways to network and connect with people through LinkedIn. I am researching and listening to podcasts and modules regarding medical sales and ways to transition into a new career.
Jaymie's Feedback
Awesome job!
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