How would your current or former employer describe you?
"I believe that my former employer would say that I am a hard worker, dedicated, and willing to go the extra mile. I think they would say that I am a team player and happy to get involved in whatever needs to be achieved. We have also discussed that I find it difficult to say no which means I can have too much going on sometimes but I am a good communicator and keep my manager up to date with everything that is going on"
Asking a candidate how others would describe them is a great way to learn about a candidate and test their ability to provide authentic responses. To prepare, make a quick list of words you feel represent how your manager would describe you. If you're unsure, it can be helpful to ask your manager or a coworker to provide perspective and validate your list. It can also be helpful to make a similar list to note how your coworkers, teammates, and customers would describe you to prepare for other common variations of this question.
Keep your response brief and offer a few words or phrases your manager would use to describe you. If possible, highlight qualities that will add value to your work as a university administrator. Be sure to be honest and provide an authentic response. Frame any opportunities for improvement you include within your response in a positive manner.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
Competent, dedicated, reliable, and responsible.
Rachelle's Feedback
These are excellent descriptors! Next, take your response from telling to 'showing AND telling' :) In what actionable ways do you display these characteristics in the workplace?
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