There are three things that are extraordinarily difficult to do: break the steel, crush the diamond, and know yourself.
Benjamin Franklin, politician, scientist and inventor
Ask yourself these 20 questions
Unfortunately, there is no single path to self-awareness. Every person is unique. And the only one who can help you know yourself is yourself.
Some say that for this you just need to live, and wisdom will come by itself. What if it takes 60 years? You can wait, but then you will have behind you.
To speed up this process, first answer the following questions honestly. You can do this in any order. Don't think too long about the answer. The correct one will be the one that first appears in thoughts.
- What can I do well?
- What is very good for me?
- What am I doing wrong?
- What am I tired of?
- What is the most important thing in life for me?
- Who are the most important people in my life?
- How many hours of sleep do I need per day?
- What makes me nervous?
- What calms me?
- What is success in my understanding of the word?
- What type of worker am I?
- How do I want to look in the eyes of others?
- What makes me sad?
- What makes me happy?
- What makes me angry?
- What kind of person do I want to be?
- What kind of friend do I want to be?
- What do I think of myself?
- What do I value in life?
- What am I afraid of?
Keep in mind that everyone interprets these questions differently. This means that there are no right or wrong answers.
Analyze answers
Answering these questions honestly will help you rethink and improve your life. The process itself is important here. By clearly answering questions, you develop your thinking.
Aristotle used the word "logos" - concepts that contain the unbiased logical arguments of the speaker.
Learn to express your feelings and emotions in words. Your answers must be sincere so that you understand your strengths and weaknesses. Do not try to hide something from yourself or put yourself in a favorable light.
Pay attention to what qualities you would like to change that are hindering you in life. Do what you know how to do and what makes you happy. Avoid what you do badly and what makes you unhappy.
Just don't overdo it. Remember that in life there are wonderful moments and difficult situations. If you have, do not immediately break off the relationship. Simply recognize the cause of these difficulties, such as selfishness, lies, or misunderstandings, and try to eliminate them.
- Study the works of philosophers.
- Take a neutral stance in conversations. Don't try to be always right. Look at the problem from different perspectives.
- Write down your thoughts. Always ask yourself why something happened.
- Speak up. Communication is very important. Talk to family, friends, colleagues. By expressing your feelings, you will learn about yourself, especially if you are asked questions that make you think.
This method can be the beginning of your path to self-awareness.
Good health, dear friend!
The answer to the question what strengths to indicate in a resume can be presented in the form of successive steps, which we will discuss in today's article.
Go:
I guess I won't be too surprised if I say: In order to select strengths for a resume, it is important to create a list of them. Reasonable, right?)
I would suggest "digging" in three areas:
- Professional skills
- Achievements
- Personal qualities and habits
We take a pen, a piece of paper and write down our strengths that meet at least one of the following criteria:
- What can I do best?
- What can I do better than other people? At least the majority.
- What I can do at an intermediate level, but would like to bring to perfection
Happened? Fine. I think 3-5 points will be enough.
Example:
- The skill of building the work of the department based on Performance Management
- Successful experience in project implementation. For example, a project to attract drivers to a retailer company in the amount of 900 people per quarter. (This point is considered an achievement)
- Negotiation skills at a high level. In the format of an interview - at the leadership level.
- Master of Sports of the USSR in chess.
- The habit of showing "madness" to the result.
Now we decide where to put it all in the resume. Is that all? Do we need chess? What about "madness"?
Let me remind you that we are conducting ours through all channels simultaneously. We will need different resumes, depending on the vacancy, recipient, etc.
In order to make it easier to create versions of resumes for a specific task, we make a basic version of the resume. The most complete. From which we then select the necessary fads for each subsequent version.
Thus, at the beginning, all of our five points are boldly included in the basic version of the summary.
2. Where to place in the resume?
The next question is: where exactly should we place our strengths on the resume?
There are five main blocks in the resume structure:
- Personal data. Name, contacts
- Education
- key skills
- Labor biography. Where did you work, what period, position, duties, achievements.
- information (sometimes called “About me”, etc.). Personal qualities, habits, hobbies, additional skills.
We look at our selected strengths and put them in the appropriate section.
In our example:
item 3. key skills
a) The skill of building the work of the department based on Performance Management
b) High level negotiation skills. In the format of an interview - at the leadership level.
in) ………………
G) ………………
item 4. experience
2012 - 2014. Phoenix company. Internet hypermarket. Head of recruitment department.
a) A project was implemented to attract drivers to a retailer company in the amount of 900 people per quarter.
We consider this item to be our professional achievement.The best professional achievements should be included in this section - "work experience". And preferably at the very top. Other results will go below:
b) ......
in) …...
item 5. Additional Information
Personal qualities:
a) "Rage" to the result.
b) Master of Sports of the USSR in chess.
For me personally, this is an achievement. But not professional. Therefore, I will post it in the additional information section. And that is not always the case.
3. We adapt to the vacancy
From the full basic version of the resume, we create a resume for a specific vacancy.
- We carefully study the vacancy and the company. Highlight key words and phrases.
- We make assumptions about what our strengths will be in demand by this employer.
- We choose our strengths from our list and the basic version of the resume.
- We insert it into a resume intended for sending in a wording similar to the job description or key phrases. Often a recruiter searches for a resume by key phrases or words.
- AT It also doesn't hurt to mention your strengths.
I hope the meaning is clear. If you have any questions, write in the comments.
It is important to take the time to make a list of your strengths. Consider wording. These are your competitive advantages and "trademarks". They will be your faithful companions in the process of promotion in the labor market.
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So, we open our amnesty.
We take all the points. Those who are in the bathhouse before the end of the amnesty period do not have the right to demand removal after.
Those who fell under the amnesty, but again received a point, do not have the right to re-apply for amnesty
I won't delete the points history. Look at the physical presence of points
I’ll make a reservation right away, those who start writing, they say, shame on you to ask for deductions of points, a day in the bath is provided.
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While people are dabbling in compiling 100 facts about themselves, I decided to compile 100 things that I can do. This raises the value in their eyes, increases confidence and gives reason to think about what is missing and what else to master...
Do not laugh at my abilities, they will seem simple and funny to someone, but I believe that even simple things must be able to do and have talent! And most importantly, love it in yourself!
This list even enlightened me: it turns out that I can do so many things! Stunned!
For some reason, my numbers floated .. if you add 1 + 1, it will be 100)))))
1. I can ski!
2. I can play chess, and even win often!
3. I can compose music, provided that there is some kind of instrument nearby..somehow, out of boredom, I even composed music on my old phone...it turned out well...
4. I can type a melody without notes on the harmonica. In my distant childhood, I loved to type tunes like Moscow Evenings, moreover, I have no musical education .. I can imagine what a genius in me is dying!
5. I can cook awesome pasta or, in our opinion, pasta from almost nothing! ..
6. I can clean the house if I want to, i.e. to a shine (this is when you move the sofa and wipe the dust in every mm of the house ...) This is still that ability, it seems to me!)))
7. I can rearrange the furniture in the house without the help of men! Kachmanka I am!
8. I can plow in the field in the heat all day and then bring half a bag of potatoes on my hump, while walking 3 km. Well, the strength is in me!
9. I can weed half a hectare of a vegetable garden.
10. I can cook a delicious Korean salad.
11. I can skate!
1. I can play football!
2. I can play dodgeball and you will kick me out!
3. I am the badminton champion in our village! And the first who taught the yard kids the basics of badminton!
4. I can touch type!
5. I can communicate on everyday topics in Spanish!
6. I can communicate in Tatar!
7. I can massage.
8. I can cut!
9. I can skype from 6 pm to 6 am without interruption, occasionally going to the toilet.
10. I know how to give compliments!
11. I can help!
12. I can communicate in French!
13. I can clean a chicken, a rooster or a goose from feathers and take out all the intestines and poop!
14. I can remove pain from my back and from my body in general!
15. I can communicate in English!
16. I can laugh and find positive!
17. I know how to admire!
18. I can support in difficult times!
19. I know how to defend myself and punch me in the face if necessary!
20. I can drive a car!
21. I can drive a motorcycle!
22. I can milk a cow!
23. I can bring home a stubborn cow who doesn't even want to move.
24. I can be a shepherd!
25. I can be a good secretary!
26. I can use the 1C and Garant program.
27. I can find any answer and cope with any task, that is, I need suppliers, I will find them, I need staff, I will get it .. I need connections - this is also mine, in general, I am a big problem solver!
28. I can pick berries at 40 degrees. heat.
29. I know how not to burn out in the sun!
30. I know how to put my body in order, if you need to lose weight, I will go for it!
31. I know how to win the hearts, no matter who, young and old, women and men (provided that I want to).
32. I can start relationships, develop them and end them if necessary.
33. I know how not to give up, always go towards my goal, even November, complaining and cursing everything in the world ..
34. I can joke.
35. I can make repairs, paint walls, cover with plaster.
36. I can sew.
37. I can make souvenirs with my own hands.
38. I can see the difference, which is important .. for me, for example, the phrase “all men are goats” is not true. All the same, a man is different for a man! And so in everything.
39. I know how to cheer myself up and pull myself out of the most terrible, dark, hopeless swamp.
40. I can invent games for children.
41. I can organize parties.
42. I can organize a company and start a business.
43. I can draw up any official documents in Russian and English, soon I hope to add French, with Spanish and Arabic ...
44. I know how to choose friends and support them.
45. I can find the people I need, even if all contacts are lost.
46. I can run and dance lambada.
47. I can do physical education.
48. I can cut hay.
49. I can shear sheep.
50. I can clean a whole barn from manure! Are you weak?))))
51. I can translate any text, even if I don't know the language.
52. I can change the design of the apartment myself.
53. I know how to love, appreciate and care for people.
54. I can love and take care of animals.
55. I can achieve goals.
56. I can take exams.
57. I know how to choose clothes, taking into account the style, color, material and place where these clothes will be worn.
58. I can learn languages from scratch alone at home.
59. I can write and forge handwriting, there is such a sin .. I still forged signatures like that. shame!.
60. I know how to destroy relationships, and then revive them again!
61. I can make beautiful bouquets.
62. I can make gifts with my own hands.
63. I can swim.
64. I know how to attract attention.
65. I know how to please people.
66. I can give valuable advice.
67. I can ride a horse.
68. I can get a good frame for a photo.
69. I can find funny, beautiful pictures.
70. I can compose poetry (if there is inspiration).
71. I can draw (provided I practice).
72. I know how to make the right gifts.
73. I can make delicious cakes.
74. I can cleanse my body according to the Buddhist method.
75. I can achieve my goals with the help of thoughts and the idea that a thought is material in my life is present at 100!
76. I can contribute to society. If you need to raise money for the poor, remove garbage, etc. I am happy to participate.
77. I can cook 10 types of vegetable juices.
78. I can walk 10 km.
79. I can swim in the hole.
80. I can steal a thing, and then return it and repent.
81. I can offend a person, and then apologize and do everything so that our relationship continues.
82. I can borrow money if someone really needs it (but it depends on the reason for what the money is).
83. I can give up a comfortable, prosperous life in an 8-room penthouse in a big city, exchanging it for life with a loved one in some thread of the village, and all just for the sake of love.
84. I am not afraid to be alone in the name of following my principles, desires and goals.
85. I can start working in an area completely unfamiliar to me and independently study what is what.
86. I can enjoy life.
87. I can move and breathe.
88. I can write, formulate my thoughts and honestly express my position.
89. I know how to play the fool and not do a damn thing!)))
The list can go on, but I think that's enough))) If there are repetitions, correct pliz!
Want to know the most common interview questions? Here is the complete list (with the most successful answers).
Some companies approach interviews outside the box, but for the most part they ask standard questions (and get standard answers).
Here is a list of the most common interview questions with the best answers:
1. "Tell me about yourself"
If you're interviewing, you probably already know a lot. You've read the resume and cover letter, browsed the candidate's pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
The purpose of any interview is to find out if a particular candidate is suitable for the vacancy that needs to be filled, i.e. whether he has the skills and personal qualities that will enable him to do the job. Do you need a leader who can put himself in another person's shoes? Try to find out if the candidate can become one. Do you want the general public to know about your company? Ask if the candidate can get the message across.
If you are looking for a job, tell us why you did what you did. Explain why you left your previous job. Describe how the university was chosen. Tell us why you decided to study in graduate school. Do not forget to mention that you traveled around Europe for a year and about the experience that you managed to get during this time.
When answering a question, do not limit yourself to listing the facts (they can also be read in the resume). Tell the other person why you did certain things.
2. "Name your biggest flaw"
Every candidate knows how to answer this question. It is necessary to choose an abstract weakness and turn it into dignity.
For example: "Sometimes I get so carried away with work that I lose track of time. When I come to my senses, I see that everyone has already gone home. I know that I need to keep track of time more carefully, but I really like what I do, and I just I can think of nothing else!"
So your "flaw" is that you spend more time working than everyone else? Hmm.
It would be much better to describe the actual flaw you are working on. Talk about what you are doing to improve. Perfect people do not exist, and you must prove that you can objectively evaluate yourself and strive to improve.
3. "Name your main advantage"
I don't know why company representatives are asking this question. The answer to it is always contained in the resume.
If you are nevertheless asked about this, formulate a precise and specific answer. It doesn't take long to argue. If you are a problem solver, be sure to provide examples that are relevant to the job you are interested in. Confirm your words! If you are a leader with a high level of emotional intelligence, give examples that show that you can answer questions that have not yet been asked.
4. "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
In answering this question, candidates follow one of two possible scenarios. Some begin to describe their ambitions (it seems to them that the interlocutor wants to hear exactly this) and show with their whole appearance: "I need this job!" Others are modest (they also think that the other person is experiencing a similar reaction) and give a self-deprecating answer: "There are so many talented people around ... I just want to get a job and see what success I can achieve."
Both types of responses do not provide any information about the candidate - except perhaps their ability to sell themselves.
If you're interviewing, rephrase the question: "If you could start your own company, what would it do?"
This is a universal question, because everyone needs employees with an entrepreneurial streak.
The answer to it will tell about the dreams and hopes of the candidate, his interests and true passion, preferences in work, people with whom he easily converges ... All that is needed is to listen carefully.
5. "Why should we hire you?"
Since the candidate cannot compare himself with those he does not know, he can only describe his love for the cause and a burning desire to be useful. In fact, the company is making candidates beg to meet them. When asked this question, many companies sit back and cross their arms over their chests. This gesture is as if to say: "Come on, I'm listening! Come on, convince me!"
Alas, this is another uninformative question.
But it can be changed: "What do you think we forgot to talk about?" or "If you had the opportunity to re-answer one of the previous questions, what would you say?"
At the end of an interview, it's rare for candidates to think they've done their best. Perhaps the conversation went in an unexpected direction. Maybe the interlocutor emphasized the resume in his own way, focusing on some skills and forgetting about others. Or maybe at the beginning of the interview, the candidate was too nervous and could not correctly formulate everything that he wanted to talk about.
After all, interviews are designed to find out as much as possible about a candidate, why not give them a second chance?
Be sure to keep the conversation going at this stage, don't let the candidate talk to himself. Do not listen in silence, then to say: "Thank you, we will contact you." Ask clarifying questions. Ask for examples.
If the candidate asks you a counter question, be sure to answer it and try to post new information that has previously remained in the shadows.
6. "How did you hear about the vacancy?"
Job search portals, newspaper and Internet advertisements, job fairs... Many people look for their first job there, and there is nothing wrong with that.
But if the candidate constantly uses these channels, most likely, he has not yet decided what and how he wants to do.
He's just looking for a job. Any job.
Therefore, you should not just talk about how you found out about the vacancy. State that a colleague or employer told you about it, that you followed the vacancies of a particular company because you want to work in it.
Companies don't want people who just want jobs. Companies need people who need a company.
7. "Why do you want this job?"
Let's go into details a little. When answering this question, you need to tell not only that you want to work in this particular company, but also why the vacancy is ideal for you and what you want to achieve in the short and long term.
If you don't know why the job is right for you, look for another job. Life is too short.
8. "Name your main professional achievement"
The answer to this question should be directly related to the vacancy. If you say that you have increased production by 18% over the past year and a half, claiming to be the head of the personnel department, the interlocutor will find your answer interesting, but not at all informative.
Rather, tell us about a troubled employee you "saved", or a conflict between departments that you paid off, or about subordinates who have received a promotion in the last six months ...
9. "Tell me about your last conflict with a colleague or client. What happened?"
When people work hard towards a common goal, conflict is inevitable. We all make mistakes. Of course, the good ones are remembered better, but the bad ones should not be forgotten either. Perfect people don't exist, and that's okay.
However, people who seek to shift their blame and responsibility onto others should definitely be avoided. Employers prefer those who focus not on the problem but on the solution.
Everyone needs employees who are willing to admit they're wrong, take responsibility for the mistake, and most importantly, learn from the experience.
10. "Describe your ideal job"
Formulating the answer, remember - it must be related to the vacancy!
However, it is not necessary to invent it at all. You can learn and develop no matter what you do. Try to identify what skills you can acquire in the position you are applying for, and then imagine how those skills could be useful to you in the future.
Don't be afraid to admit that one day you might leave looking for another job or maybe even start your own business. Employers no longer expect employees to stay with them forever.
11. "Why do you want to leave the job you have now?
Let's start with the things you don't need to talk about (if you're representing an employer, you should be wary):
Don't say that you don't like your boss. Don't talk about how you can't get along with your co-workers. Don't slander the company itself.
Focus on the benefit that this step will bring to you. Tell us what you want to achieve. Tell us what you want to learn. Tell us about how you plan to develop. At the same time, do not forget to mention the benefits for the potential employer.
People who complain about bosses and colleagues are like gossips. If they gossip about someone else, the day will come when they will gossip about you too.
12. "What are the most attractive working conditions for you?"
If you enjoy working alone but are applying for a call center operator position, an honest answer may sound out of place.
Think about the job and the culture of the company as a whole (every company has a culture - artificial or spontaneous.) If flexible work is important to you, but you are not offered it, focus on something else. If you need constant management support and your employer encourages self-management, forget about it for a while.
Find ways to align your needs with company policies. If you can't do that, you should probably look for another job.
13. "Tell me about the hardest decision you've made in the last six months."
By asking this question, the employer wants to assess the candidate's ability to solve problems and find arguments, as well as the willingness to take risks.
If you don't have an answer to this question, that's too bad. Everyone has to make difficult decisions, regardless of position. My daughter once worked part-time as a waitress at a nearby restaurant. She constantly made difficult decisions - for example, about how to behave with a regular client, whose actions sometimes bordered on harassment.
A good answer should include the arguments that helped make the decision (for example, analyzing large amounts of data to determine the best direction to go).
A great answer also describes the relationship with everyone involved in the decision-making process, as well as its consequences.
Of course, the results of the analysis are a great argument, but almost every decision affects people. The best candidates usually look at issues from different angles and make informed decisions.
14. "Describe your management style"
This is a question that is difficult to answer without resorting to platitudes. Try to give examples. Say, "Let me tell you about the challenges I've had in my leadership position. I think they'll give you a good idea of my style." After that, describe how you solved the problem, motivated the team, overcame the crisis, etc. Explain what and why you did, so that the interlocutor understands exactly how you manage other people.
Don't forget to mention the results you have achieved.
15. "Tell me about a situation in which you disagreed with a majority decision. What did you do?"
The people around us sometimes make decisions with which we do not agree. And this is normal, it is only important how we show our disagreement. (We all know those who like to stay after meetings to challenge a decision they publicly supported.)
Showcase your professionalism. Prove that you can constructively express your concerns. If once you managed to change the general opinion, and this change was successful, good. If there are no such examples, emphasize that you can support the decision, even if it seems wrong to you (we are not talking about unethical and immoral decisions).
16. "How would other people describe you?"
I hate this question. This is a waste of words! True, one day I nevertheless asked it and received an answer that I really liked.
"People would say I am who I appear to be," the candidate replied. “If I say something, I do it. If I promise to help, I will definitely help. I don’t think that everyone likes me, but they can count on me because they know how I work.”
What could be better?
17. "What should we expect from you in the first three months of work?"
Ideally, this question should come from an employer who wants to define their expectations for a new hire.
You need to answer like this:
- You are trying to determine what value your work brings. You don't just pretend to be busy. You do what it takes.
- You learn to help all participants in the process - management, colleagues, subordinates, customers, suppliers, implementers...
- You find out what works best for you. You were hired because you have specific skills and those skills need to be applied.
- You achieve positive results, work with enthusiasm and feel like part of a team.
Use this answer plan, adding details specific to your work.
18. "What do you like to do after hours?"
Many companies consider their culture to be very important and use information about a candidate's preferences outside of work to determine if they will fit into the team.
When trying to convince the other person that you're the perfect fit, don't admire activities that you don't really like. Focus on activities that allow you to develop - learn something new, achieve higher goals. For example: "My children are still very young, so there is almost no free time, but on the way to work and back I learn Spanish."
19. "How much did you get paid at your previous job?"
It's a difficult question. This is usually asked before you make a salary offer, and you must answer honestly, but not miscalculate.
Try the method suggested by Liz Ryan. Say, "I'm currently focusing on jobs that would allow me to earn roughly $50,000. Your job fits that criteria, right?" (Actually, you probably already know the answer, but why not play along?)
20. "A snail sits at the bottom of a well 9 meters deep. Every day it crawls 2 meters, and during the night it slides down 1 meter. How many days will it take for it to get out of the well?"
These kinds of questions have been getting more and more popular lately (thank you, Google!). Perhaps your interlocutor does not expect you to immediately rush to calculate. Most likely, he wants to understand how you think.
Try to solve the problem by commenting on each step. If you make a mistake, don't be afraid to laugh at yourself - perhaps this is a stress test, and the interlocutor wants to see how you react to failure.
21. "Did you want to ask something?"
Don't miss the opportunity! Ask a smart question - not only to highlight your personality, but also to make sure you choose the right company. Don't forget that an interview is a two-way process.
Sample questions:
22. "What results should I achieve during the first three months of work?"
If you haven't been asked this question, ask it yourself. What for? Good candidates tend to get down to business without delay. They don't want to spend weeks and months "getting to know the organizational structure." They do not see the point in orientation activities and prefer to learn on the go.
They want to be useful now.
23. "Name three qualities that your best employees possess"
Good candidates want to be good employees. They know that every company is different and requires different qualities to be successful.
Maybe all the good employees work late. Maybe you value creativity more than following a protocol. Maybe you are trying to conquer new markets, so attracting new customers is more important to you than long-term relationships with old ones. Or maybe you need someone who is willing to spend an equal amount of time on a novice buyer and a regular wholesale customer.
Good candidates need to know this. They want to make sure not only that they fit into the team, but also that they can succeed.
24. "What really determines the results of work in this position?"
By investing in employees, employers expect that they will bring him a profit (otherwise, why pay them at all?).
In every job, there are activities that bring more returns than others. You need an HR specialist to fill open positions, but in reality, he must find the right people, thereby minimizing the turnover rate, reducing the cost of training new employees and increasing overall productivity.
You need a repairman to fix appliances, but what he really needs to do is to effectively solve customer problems and build relationships with them so that they come back to him again and again.
Good candidates want to know what qualities will allow them to make the most contribution to the common cause, because their personal success depends on the success of the entire company.
25. "List the company's priorities for this year. How can I contribute if I take this position?"
Every candidate wants to know that his work is important to others.
Good candidates want to do meaningful work, serve a higher purpose, and work with people who share their values.
Otherwise, the work loses its meaning.
Employees who love their job definitely recommend the employer to their friends and acquaintances. The same goes for managers - they always bring with them those with whom they previously worked. It took them a long time to prove their competence and build relationships based on trust, so people instinctively follow them.
All this speaks of the quality of the working environment and the atmosphere in the team.
27. "What will you do if...?"
Every company has problems - technologies become obsolete, new competitors enter the market, economic trends are constantly changing. Not everyone has economic moats capable of protecting them.
Even if the candidate views the employer as a launching pad for a high jump, he still hopes for growth and development. By accepting the offer of the employer, each employee hopes to leave him of his own free will, and not because the company was forced out of the market.
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