Question: Describe a professional goal that you had set for yourself in the past and how you achieved it.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Give an example of a goal you set and how you reached it.

Follow-up questions:

How effective is your approach in reaching your goals?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic

Other Factors:

Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Analytical Thinking

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s motivation and aspirations.
Answers that reveal logical thinking.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of motivation and aspirations in life.
The candidate’s illogical thinking.

Sample Answer:

After graduation, my goal was to become a manager in 3 years. Through hard work, determination, and dedication I was promoted to a managerial position in 2 and a half years.

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