Question

Discussion:

Open Discussion: The Nature of Learning and Growth (Personally and Professionally)

(You do not have to comment on each of the questions. Just contribute your strongest insights, whichever question(s) they may address.)

1) What do you think about the importance of the "application" stage to the total learning process?

2) Is "application" really necessary for individuals and organizations to truly learn, grow, and progress?

3) Why do you think so many corporations have used Covey's 7 Habits book in their executive training and development programs?

Answer 1

How to answer interview questions

1. Tell me about yourself

This will normally be the first question you’ll get asked in an interview. Here, the interviewer is looking to get a sense of what you’re like as a person and get an overview of your experience and work history.

Keep it short and to the point, making sure you focus on the elements you really want to talk about. Be careful not to simply regurgitate the work history on your CV. It’s important to be bright, positive and relaxed to make sure you make a great first impression.

2. What are your weaknesses?

The biggest mistake you can make with this question is to say that you don’t have any weaknesses. The interviewer is looking to employ a human and not a robot, so avoid this answer as you risk looking arrogant. Same goes for dressing down a positive as a negative, e.g. “I’m a perfectionist” or “I work too hard”. The interviewer is likely to see straight through this!

Use this question as an opportunity to identify something you would like to improve on. Identify a weakness, but then suggest ways in which you can resolve it. Employers are much more likely to respond to an answer like this as it shows that you are willing to invest time into your own professional development and are not complacent.