Question: Describe a time when you set a work or project-related goal for yourself. What was the goal and why did you set it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Describe a work related goal that you have set for yourself.

Follow-up questions:

Did you achieve your goal?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment)

Other Factors:

Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Persistence/Perseverance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s motivation and ability to set and achieve goals.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s lack of ambition or aspirations.

Sample Answer:

I always like to challenge myself. There was a time when I set a goal to achieve 100% accuracy when it comes to recording information. It was not easy but through determination, I was able to achieve my goal.

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