Whether you are preparing to
interview, preparing to be interviewed, or just interested in
conducting a quick self-analysis, the following topics tips will
help you develop a perspective.
PREPARATION
If you are preparing to conduct an interview, begin with a clear
definition of the roles and responsibilities for the position.
Create a list of requirements, objectives and priorities
associated with the position and use this as a guide to create
specific questions for the TOPICS below.
If you are preparing to be interviewed, research the job
description and the company profile thoroughly. This information
can frequently be found on the company web site. Develop a list
of potential responses and also create your own questions to ask
about the position role and responsibilities as associated with
the TOPICS listed below.
Even if you are not prepared to conduct an interview, or to be
interviewed, you can review your current career roles and
responsibilities to reflect on the following TOPICS.
TOPICS
What have you learned from your previous success?
Can you identify significant achievements that highlight your
talents, skills and capabilities?
How can this knowledge and experience be leveraged to develop
future success?
What have you learned from your mistakes?
Can you identify decisions or circumstances that you might
change if given another opportunity?
How can this knowledge be applied to mitigate future risks?
What have you learned from your experiences and industry
knowledge?
Can you identify personal experience and perspectives that make
you unique?
How can unique experience or industry position be used as a
strategic advantage?
What have you learned from other people?
Can you identify skills or knowledge that you have acquired from
other experts, peers or mentors?
How willing and able are you to learn from the expertise of
others?
What have you taught other people?
Can you identify specific skills, motivation or direction that
you have shared for a positive influence to others?
How do you contribute to the community and improve your
environment? How willing are you to share your knowledge?
What behavior did you learn as a child?
Can you identify specific characteristics that would best
describe your behavior?
How would you describe your work ethic?
REFLECTIONS
Every individual is a unique blend of talent, skills and
experiences. Character traits can be acquired or learned over
the course of our childhood, education and careers. These
character traits can contribute to success, reduce risk and be
used to enhance the environment around us.
In some cases conflicts may arise as a result of different
character traits. For example, one person may have experience
shaped by previous achievements or errors that have not been
experienced by another, creating significantly different
perspectives. In some cases the disparity may be related to work
habits or personality traits that were learned as child and not
easily changed or influenced in the work environment. These
conflicts can be mitigated with a better understanding of the
experience that shapes another's perspective. During the
interview process it is the obligation of the interviewer and
the individual being interviewed to determine how well the
personal experience, knowledge and character match between the
person and the position. This increases the potential for future
success.
If you reviewed the questions as a personal assessment, it can
be a meaningful review to reflect on your contributions,
motivation and impact on your environment. As a unique blend of
talent, skills and experience, you have the opportunity to share
something of yourself with those around you. In return, you have
an amazing opportunity to continually develop your personal
knowledge by learning from the unique experiences of those
around you. What you do with these opportunities will shape your
character and your potential for the future.
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Words of Wisdom
"All of us learn to write in the second grade. Most of us
go on to greater things."
- Bobby Knight
"I have never met a man so ignorant that I couldn't learn
something from him."
- Galileo
"It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are
reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in
correct context -- no human being has been reported to have
learned dolphinese."
- Carl Sagan
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About The Author
John Mehrmann is a
freelance writer and President of Executive Blueprints
Inc., an organization devoted to improving business
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