1598. Tell me about the games you play

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Can you tell me about the video or board games that you play? What draws you to these games and what have you learned from them that can be applied to your professional life?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Critical thinking : Demonstrating the ability to analyze strategies and decisions within games that could translate to problem-solving skills.

  • 2. Stress management : Discussing how gaming helps in managing stress which can be beneficial in a high-pressure work environment.

  • 3. Teamwork : If you play team-based games, showcasing how you cooperate and communicate with others can reflect on your ability to work in a team.

  • 4. Pattern recognition : Relating to how identifying patterns in games can correlate with recognizing patterns in work-related tasks.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding of non-work-related interests : Gauging your passions outside of work and how they might influence your work ethic and interests.

  • 2. Analyzing problem-solving strategies : Learning how you approach challenges and obstacles in games that might correlate to similar situations in the workplace.

  • 3. Evaluating cultural fit : Assessing whether your hobbies and leisure activities align with the company's culture and team dynamics.

  • 4. Identifying potential strengths : Discovering strengths you have that might not be immediately apparent from your professional experience but are evident in the way you play games.


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  • 1. Reflect on what games have taught you : Share what you have learned from playing games that can be beneficial in a professional context.

  • 2. Link gaming experiences to job skills : Draw parallels between your gaming strategies and how those strategies could be advantageous in the workplace.

  • 3. Consider team dynamics in multiplayer games : If applicable, discuss how playing games with others has honed your ability to work collaboratively in a team.

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Topics: 
Problem Solving
Adaptability
Roles: 
Extraction Technician
Companies: 
Microsoft
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