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If you are fortunate enough to live near or have ever been to any open space, like parks, empty fields, etc., you have probably encountered what is referred to as a “social path.” You’ve undoubtedly seen them: What started out as an area that showed no footprints, over time became worn and devoid of natural growth from the repeated trampling of many feet. What once may have been grasses, flowers or weeds has become densely packed dirt, gravel and sand. Oddly, these paths are typically found near existing paved paths, formed mostly by people and bicyclists who don’t think they need to use the area specifically created for their use. If you block off one social path, there’s a strong likelihood that another will appear in its stead nearby in short order.

Walking where others have trod before isn’t necessarily a bad thing. There’s a great deal of security in knowing that others moved through that same space safely to their desired destination. It indicates that others deemed the space important, even though the ultimate destination can be approached from multiple routes.

(For the record, let me clearly state that I am by no means ....  (read more: https://hanklondon.com/the-path-you-choose/)

Every few weeks we pose a question you might get asked during an interview and a suggestion on how you might formulate your answer.

This week’s question:

Obviously, your response will be impacted by the specific industry where you’re trying to get hired. For the most part, your interviewer wants to know how you approach your work and wants to understand your personal process for achieving goals. Advise them that you always want to thoroughly understand the assignment and leaderships’ expectations for success. Then you assess needs, investigate the availability and procurement of necessary materials, and find appropriate and fiscally responsible resources so you can estimate costs and personnel. You’ll next prioritize the most effective execution of the assignment. Explain that you are willing to delegate tasks to other team members as needed, and you are comfortable asking for guidance to better understand anything that isn’t clear or appropriately defined. From your personal experience executing a work assignment, what specific steps have you taken? If it adds clarity to your relevant skills and experience for this job, be sure to mention it.

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