Question: How do you think graduates in the same field of study as you can contribute in this role?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What do you think graduates in your degree subject have to offer this kind of role?

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic,Basic – Speaking,Systems – Judgment and Decision Making

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility),Cognitive – Deductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Inductive Reasoning,Cognitive – Oral Expression

Other Factors:

Entry Level (New Graduate),Personal Improvement (Growth),Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Estimating Characteristics of Objects, Events, or Information,Mental Processes – Analyzing Data or Information,Mental Processes – Developing Objectives and Strategies,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Job Structure – Structured versus Unstructured Work

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

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

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

If the candidate understands well how their degree is going to help them succeed in professional life.
If the candidate has done enough research to find out what your organization is looking for and how they can contribute positively.
If the candidate has taken their studies seriously and have done additional studies on the major subject to gain more knowledge.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate does not have a clear picture of where they can use their skills in your company.
If the candidate hasn’t done research about your company and talks about irrelevant skills.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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