Description
Imagine if you could compare yourself to an animal, which one would it be and why? Think about the traits or characteristics you share with that animal that would also apply to your professional life.
1. Self-awareness : Understanding of your own skills, abilities, and characteristics similar to traits of an animal.
2. Creativity : Ability to think creatively and metaphorically to make a comparison that isn't straightforward.
3. Strategic Thinking : Capability to choose an animal that aligns with the role of a Product Manager and showcases strategic job-relevant traits.
4. Personal Branding : Skill to market oneself by aligning personal characteristics with positive animal traits that may resonate with the company's values.
1. Personality Insight : Gauging how a candidate perceives themselves and their own personality.
2. Cultural Alignment : Assessing whether the chosen animal and its traits fit with the company's culture and values.
3. Communication Style : Evaluating the candidate's ability to communicate their thoughts in a novel and clear way.
4. Analytical Skills : Understanding the candidate's thought process in making the comparison and the rationale behind it.
1. Innovative Analogy : Consider an animal that isn't a common choice but effectively mirrors your professional attributes.
2. Link to PM Role : Pick traits of the animal that can be directly related to responsibilities or skills of a Product Manager.
3. Underlying Qualities : Focus on the underlying qualities that are critical for success in the role and represent them through your animal analogy.