4220. What animal would you be?

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If you could be any animal, what animal would you choose to be and why?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : This question requires you to reflect on your characteristics and attributes in a creative and metaphorical way.

  • 2. Creativity : You need to think imaginatively to correlate qualities of an animal with human traits relevant to the job.

  • 3. Personal Fit : Demonstrates how you see yourself fitting into different environments, much like an animal in its habitat.

  • 4. Communication : You must effectively articulate your reasoning, showing good communication skills.

Purpose
  • 1. Personality Insight : The interviewer wants to gain insight into your personality and how you view yourself.

  • 2. Cultural Fit : The answer helps assess if your personal traits are a good match for the company culture.

  • 3. Analytical Thinking : This question checks your ability to analyze and make connections between abstract concepts and real-world situations.

  • 4. Creativity Assessment : Your response will reveal your ability to think outside the box and approach situations creatively.


Hints
  • 1. Think symbolically : Choose an animal that symbolizes traits that are positive and applicable to the role of a barista such as teamwork, reliability, or efficiency.

  • 2. Tie back to the role : Make sure the traits you highlight in your animal choice are relevant to the position you are applying for.

  • 3. Avoid negative associations : Steer clear of animals with negative connotations that might give a wrong impression about your character or work ethic.

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Topics: 
Culture Fit
Communication
Roles: 
Barista
Companies: 
Starbucks
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