Questions and Answers
What is the Personal Excellence Category?
It is a category focused on personal growth and high standards of performance.
What makes you the best candidate for the job?
I believe my passion for finance and my ability to work with others feed off of one another in my pursuit to find an answer and utilize those around me in order to do so.
Describe a time you had to motivate yourself, why was that necessary?
I motivated myself by leaving my comfort zone and competing against 60 other candidates for a support counselor role.
Describe a time you had to overcome an obstacle.
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What would others say about you, your strengths, and weaknesses?
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Tell me about a time when you had to change rapidly and go with a different approach.
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Describe a time when you took on a risk and failed.
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Describe a time when you took on a risk and succeeded.
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Describe your communication style.
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What is the definition of a difficult conversation?
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Rate your communication on a scale of 1-10, justify with an example.
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Describe a conflict with a peer and how you worked through it.
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How do you conduct presentations?
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How do you prep to present formal information?
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Example of a time when your presentation was successful.
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What is the perfect balance between working by yourself and working as a team?
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Give an example of a time you built a network with others. Did you benefit?
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Describe a time you received feedback and what you did differently.
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Study Notes
Personal Excellence Category
- Emphasis on how personal growth and collaboration enhance problem-solving abilities.
Best Candidate Justification
- Passion for finance and teamwork support a collaborative approach in achieving common goals.
Self-Motivation and Overcoming Obstacles
- Motivated to leave comfort zone by outpacing 60 candidates for a support counselor role.
- Faced challenges as a lead counselor with a team of quiet individuals.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Recognized for actively seeking growth opportunities and supporting others.
- Resilience in viewing failures as learning experiences while working on trusting new coworkers.
Adaptive Thinking
- Quick pivot from a planned event to an interactive case competition due to cancelations.
Risk-Taking Experiences
- Failed in Europe by taking a risky train route but gained valuable social connections.
- Succeeded by prioritizing safety and well-being over personal relationships in a sensitive situation.
Communication Style
- Advocates for open and honest communication; seeks transparency and fosters trust in conversations.
Difficult Conversations
- Defined as overcoming fear of judgment to express authentic thoughts; illustrates personal growth.
Communication Assessment
- Rated personal communication as an 8; example includes discussing career choices with parents.
Conflict Resolution
- Addressed a disagreement with a peer constructively and directly to improve fairness and respect.
Presentation Techniques
- Focuses on clear communication tailored to audience demographics; prepares by considering audience needs.
Effective Presentation Preparation
- Outlines presentations methodically; successful in simplifying complex subjects for better understanding.
- Identified areas for improvement in public speaking, especially tailoring content for specific audiences.
Teamwork and Relationship Building
- Collects and integrates diverse team feedback to foster collaboration and collective progress.
Trust Building Strategies
- Advocates for mutual care and prioritizing others’ well-being to cultivate trust in relationships.
Effective Work Relationships
- Constructive partnership examples include transparent communication and shared goals for team success.
Balancing Teamwork and Individual Work
- Emphasizes the concept of 'idea meritocracy' for effective collaboration and decision-making.
Networking Experiences
- Established beneficial connections with other schools as chancellor, aiding mutual goal advancement.
Feedback Utilization
- Responded to feedback regarding presentation charisma by improving preparation and knowledge of content.
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