Question: Describe a time when you went out of your way to learn or develop your knowledge and skills.
Alternative Question Phrasing:
- Have you ever gone the extra mile to learn something new?
Follow-up questions:
- How did you feel after learning something new?
Question Details:
Question Type:
Skills:
Other Factors:
Work Activity (Task):
Work Style (Person-Job Fit):
What to look for in an answer:
The candidate’s commitment to self improvement.
The candidate’s flexibility when it comes to learning.
Red Flags to Watch For:
The candidate’s lack of commitment to self improvement.
The candidate’s lack of flexibility when it comes to learning.
Sample Answer:
Just recently I went out of my way to learn how to do data analysis. It is something very useful especially in my field which is financial management.
Question Source:
https://targetjobs.co.uk/