Assess Yourself
We have put together some scenarios for you. Each scenario has three possible responses. Think about what you would do in these scenarios when choosing your responses. We will then provide you with feedback.
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Question 1
Company Preference -
Question 2
Camaraderie -
Question 3
Collaboration -
Question 4
Taking Initiative -
Question 5
Decision Making -
Question 6
Encouraging Communication -
Question 7
Development Opportunities - Result
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Company Preference
Are you ready to take your career growth to the next level and are looking at different types of organizations? Which of these IT companies would you prefer to be a part of?
Option A
You aren't expected to work too strenuously but your input is valued by the management. Your working hours are lesser than usual. It is a steady work environment but one without much growth opportunities.
Option B
Usually, you work 8-9 hours a day. The management recognizes and appreciates your efforts. It is a very stimulating work environment which supports career growth and personal development.
Option C
Your work timings are long and unstable, your work environment is highly competitive and recognition is result-driven. On the other hand, you stand to earn comparatively more monetary benefits.
Camaraderie
You walk into your lunch room and notice that a new colleague is seated alone having lunch, how do you help them feel more involved and accepted?
Option A
You invite them to grab a bite to eat with you.
Option B
You let them be because you understand that it may be difficult being 'the new guy'.
Option C
You suggest that they join someone and have lunch together instead of alone.
Collaboration
You have to collaborate with a colleague from a different department regarding a task at hand, they are not willing to spare some time for you regardless of your deadline. How would you proceed with the matter?
Option A
Reason with the colleague that their assistance in the matter is imperative and you will be highly appreciative of their help.
Option B
You understand that your colleague may be unable to assist you at this point in time and look towards your manager for assistance.
Option C
You have a deadline to meet - you will exhaust all possible ways of nudging the colleague into making time for you.
Taking Initiative
You believe that a process is inefficient in nature and can be improved upon. It might be demanding but if pulled off will make a huge impact. What would you do?
Option A
Talk about your thoughts with colleagues to get their points of view before discussing it with the manager in charge.
Option B
You compile a list of the pros and cons of implementing your idea and submit the drafted document to the manager for review.
Option C
You do nothing - it may take too long and ultimately who knows if it will work anyway.
Decision Making
You and your team have been working on a proposal that is about to be presented, unexpectedly your manager is unable to attend, how do you carry forward during his absence?
Option A
Proceed with the task till you are almost complete, then get the approval of your manager at the final step.
Option B
Stall for time so that you may proceed once your manager is back.
Option C
Being mindful of your manager's preferences, you take the necessary calls.
Encouraging Communication
You have noticed a colleague of yours sharing ideas that are valid, but they seem to do this only after the meeting is over and not during. How would you help bring their ideas to light?
Option A
Listen to his ideas then proceed to relay his ideas yourself.
Option B
Reassure that you feel their ideas are valid and that they should share them more openly.
Option C
The next time a meeting takes place, shift focus onto the person so they are put in a spot where they have to share their idea.
Development Opportunities
Upon recently joining a team, you feel like you can perform better with additional knowledge, how do you explore further learning opportunities?
Option A
Bid your time to gauge what you can learn on the job, then proceed to acquire additional training to specialize further.
Option B
Sign up for a course from the get-go that you think you can benefit from and excel in performance.
Option C
At the end of your probation, you involve your manager in the decision-making process and ask his opinion on what he believes you should take further training in.