Question: Describe a time when you took the initiative to enroll in a course or study a topic to help improve your performance at work.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about a time that you undertook a course of study, on your own initiative, in order to improve your work performance?

Follow-up questions:

Please elaborate on the outcome.

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Active Learning,Basic – Learning Strategies

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Other Factors:

Personal Improvement (Growth)

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Gathering Information,Mental Processes – Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Adaptability/Flexibility,Initiative

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s willingness to make extra efforts to achieve work efficiency.
Making initiatives to improve.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of initiative to improve work efficiency.

Sample Answer:

There was a time when I had to do some readings to update my skills and competencies. I am committed to improving myself hence I keep my skills updated by reading or doing some research. I also make suggestions when it comes to training programs or seminars that I can attend.

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