1756. Tell me about a time you went out of your way

Medium
Tags
Hints

Description

Interviewer

Describe a situation when you went above and beyond what was expected of you.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Initiative : This question assesses your willingness to take action and go beyond the job description to achieve better results or assist others.

  • 2. Problem Solving : The interviewer wants to know if you can identify problems and take extra steps to resolve them without being prompted.

  • 3. Customer Service : In a sales role, going out of your way often relates to providing exceptional service or support to customers.

  • 4. Teamwork : The question may reveal your ability to collaborate and support team members, even when it's not required or expected.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Proactivity : The interviewer wants to understand your level of proactivity and if you are a self-starter.

  • 2. Understanding Value System : This question helps the interviewer grasp what you consider 'going out of your way,' which mirrors your values and work ethic.

  • 3. Evaluating Impact : Your response will indicate the impact of your actions on the job, colleagues, or the company overall.

  • 4. Judging Customer Orientation : It assesses how customer-focused you are by showcasing efforts taken to exceed customer expectations.


Hints
  • 1. Reflect on the context : Think about a specific instance where you identified a need and addressed it without being asked to do so.

  • 2. Highlight your decision-making : Explain the reasons behind your actions and what made you decide to go that extra mile.

  • 3. Show the outcome : Discuss the results of your effort, emphasizing how it benefited the customer, team, or company.

Tags
Topics: 
Work Ethic
Roles: 
Intern
Human Resources Intern
Sales Associate
Companies: 
Tesla
Speak or type your answer here: