1425. Why don't you work in the industry where you had your internship experience?

Medium
Tags
Hints

Description

Interviewer

I see you've completed an internship in the X industry. Can you share why you decided not to continue working there?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Career Path Insight : Demonstrate understanding of personal career goals and decisions.

  • 2. Self-awareness : Reflect on personal strengths, preferences, and experiences influencing career choices.

  • 3. Decision Making : Explain the thought process behind making significant career decisions.

  • 4. Communication : Articulate reasoning and convey complex decisions effectively.

Purpose
  • 1. Understanding Your Career Decisions : Gauge the candidate's ability to make informed career choices.

  • 2. Evaluating Fit and Interest : Assess whether the candidate's career interests align with the role offered.

  • 3. Assessing Professional Growth : Determine if the candidate seeks opportunities for learning and growth.

  • 4. Exploring Commitment : Evaluate candidate's commitment to a particular career path or industry.


Hints
  • 1. Connect past decisions to current aspirations : Tie your internship experience to how it shaped your understanding of your career goals.

  • 2. Highlight learnings and positives : Even if the industry wasn't a fit, focus on what was gained or learned from the experience.

  • 3. Mention skills transfer : Discuss how skills from your internship are applicable to the customer service role.

Tags
Topics: 
Adaptability
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Customer Service
Companies: 
Microsoft
Speak or type your answer here: