1) What happens to me is that as I get closer to a deadline, my target level of quality drops, until finally the work I've done matches what I think I can do. So I turn in something, but it may be lower-quality.
Possibly the right answer is "I turn in something as good as I've got, and then I keep working and turn in the full thing as soon afterward as I can."
2) The truth? That you get quite irritated when employees are treated unfairly, and that you tend to let your work day drift later and later. Maybe.
2. Unfortunately a lot of my bad traits can make for a hostile work environment (although that's great here because I'd be working remotely!), but it basically means I'm unfriendly. Which I am but potential employers don't want to know that. Spinning that would be like saying "I don't work well in groups but that's because I'm so self motivated that I think I can get more work done on my own." Haha, I suck at this.
1. If you can't make a deadline (yes, I agree with you - you just make it happen)... it depends on the situation. One, figure out specific steps for what needs to be done and delegate them to others. Two, talk to the "client," apologize and offer several possible solutions.
2. It's not that difficult. From what you just said, I'd guess that you have a hard time saying, "no." Thereby possibly overextending yourself.
3. I agree about leaving out the "personal growth, etc." It may be true, but it sounds like the quick answer. I'd be relatively honest. Your job was lacking certain options, you were/are in a position to leap outside of the norm and try something remarkable, and now you find yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and are looking for an employer who appreciates a risk-taker. Or something like that. Be a little ballsy in your answers - cause you're a ballsy gal.
And you should think of yourself that way. How many people do you know that up and go to another country for an extended period of time without specific plans? Not many. That takes real guts! :-D
I am really and truly horrible at answering those kind of questions. My answers are always of the quick variety! Thr worst one is the why are you leaving your current employer question. I never have a smart answer for that one. Good luck with the job though!
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Possibly the right answer is "I turn in something as good as I've got, and then I keep working and turn in the full thing as soon afterward as I can."
2) The truth? That you get quite irritated when employees are treated unfairly, and that you tend to let your work day drift later and later. Maybe.
3) Travel. That's probably enough.
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2. I'm not sure how to answer this question but i think the trick is to turn one of your bad traits around to make it look good.
3. Not sure. Say it was no longer suitable for you? idk.
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2. It's not that difficult. From what you just said, I'd guess that you have a hard time saying, "no." Thereby possibly overextending yourself.
3. I agree about leaving out the "personal growth, etc." It may be true, but it sounds like the quick answer. I'd be relatively honest. Your job was lacking certain options, you were/are in a position to leap outside of the norm and try something remarkable, and now you find yourself in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and are looking for an employer who appreciates a risk-taker. Or something like that. Be a little ballsy in your answers - cause you're a ballsy gal.
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And you should think of yourself that way.
How many people do you know that up and go to another country for an extended period of time without specific plans? Not many. That takes real guts! :-D
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