Question: Describe a time when you asked for more responsibility or workload at a job.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Tell me about a time when you asked for extra responsibility in any of your previous jobs.
Follow-up questions:
- N/A
Question Details:
Question Type:
Abilities:
Work Activity (Task):
Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Interacting with Others – Assisting and Caring for Others,Interacting with Others – Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates,Interacting with Others – Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):
Interpersonal Relationships – Responsibility for Outcomes and Results of Others,Interpersonal Relationships – Work With Work Group or Team (As a member, not a leader),Job Structure – Level of Responsibility (Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Organization Results),Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work
What to look for in an answer:
You are looking for the candidate’s ability to perform additional responsibility.
If the candidate displays a sense of responsibility towards their team’s goals.
If the candidate is proactive in taking up more work.
If the candidate is able to work well in the team.
Red Flags to Watch For:
If the candidate feels comfortable working on tasks that are assigned to them rather than asking for more work.
Sample Answer:
N/A
Question Source:
https://www.jobbankusa.com/interview_questions_answers/