Question: In your opinion, how has your degree prepared you to excel in this role?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Follow-up questions:

Was this degree your first choice? Please explain.

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Skills:

Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment),Basic – Science and Logic

Other Factors:

Entry Level (New Graduate),Self-Awareness

Work Activity (Task):

Information Input – Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events,Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

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

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s analytical thinking.
The candidate’s logical thinking.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s poor analytical thinking skills.
Answers that reveal illogical thinking.

Sample Answer:

My degree in Accountancy helped me prepare for my role as an Analyst. We were trained to be detail-oriented and to always strive for accuracy. I love numbers so Accountancy was really my first choice in college.

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