Description
Imagine we bring you into our team, hand you a book of accounts, but provide you with no training whatsoever. How would you approach this situation?
1. Problem-solving : The ability to assess a situation and determine the best way to resolve it, especially in unfamiliar circumstances.
2. Initiative : Shows the capacity to take charge of a situation without waiting for directions or guidance from others.
3. Learning agility : Indicates how quickly you can learn on the job and apply new information effectively when formal training isn't provided.
4. Resourcefulness : Demonstrates the capability to efficiently utilise available resources or find new solutions when faced with a challenge.
1. Assessing adaptability : To evaluate how you adapt to new challenges and environments, particularly when you have to be self-sufficient.
2. Understanding approach to learning : To understand your process for learning new information and applying it especially in situations where you must self-teach.
3. Evaluating problem-solving skills : To assess your ability to solve problems, especially those outside of your immediate expertise.
4. Judging self-management : To judge how well you manage yourself and your tasks without direction from others.
1. Discuss past experiences : If you've been in similar situations before, describe how you navigated them to show your resilience and adaptability.
2. Talk about learning strategies : Outline how you would break down the accounts and any strategies you would use to understand them quickly, such as identifying key concepts or finding patterns.
3. Mention resources you would use : Specify any tools, resources, or methods you would leverage to comprehend and manage the accounts effectively, like networking with colleagues, online research, etc.