Interview Flashcards
Tell me about yourself.
- Science background (enviro)
- Experience in programming/design
- Impact on me
- Passion for sustainability
Why an MBA?
- Build on my knowledge (sustainable development, green marketing, and design)
- Help organizations
- Pros for the MBA: work terms, networking, learning
What was your least impactful experience?
- I learn and adapt from all
- All provide me with unique perspectives that help me grow personally and professionally
- Part-time copywriter/editor Groost
What are your goals/objectives?
- Help organizations effectively communicate their sustainability
- How: deepen my marketing knowledge, work experience, networking
- Sustainable Kingston: promoted events, created content, managed their social media channels –> communication
What are your strengths?
- Deliver on commitments and have a system-thinking approach to problem solving
- Interdisciplinary nature of my studies has taught me to be curious, open to challenges and trying new things
- Result: I respond quickly to changing conditions, see things from both a macro/micro perspective
What are your weaknesses?
Key area of GROWTH:
- Presentation / Public speaking skills
- Why?: Making connections, motivating change and influencing decisions is the backbone of society
Tell me something interesting.
- Photography, Cooking Blog
- I’ve always been a creative person and love to explore different aspects of my creativity through art, writing, cooking, etc.
- Importance: My creative outlet helps me relax, reconnect with my values and gain perspective in other areas of my life.
How do you add value?
— I try to lead with empathy, integrity and respect.
- Giving others the space to share their opinions and ideas in an inclusive and comfortable environment.
Motivates others to work to their fullest potential.
Tell me about a time you overcame a difficult challenge.
IMM - Group Project
- Building an app
- Different communication styles, which resulted in a conflict between two group members.
How to Lead & the Importance of being a Team player
- Mediate the conflict
- Acknowledge others’ experiences
- Gave a general overview of what actions and deficiencies resulted in conflict to avoid repeating the same mistakes again
How do you work under pressure?
FOCUS AND MOTIVATION
- I don’t give up and do my best to ensure I deliver.
- TEFL Certificate - teaching content right after I learn it
- IMM - teaching myself programming concepts, working in multiple groups for a several projects at once
- Barista - making drink orders correctly during a rush
Who is your role model?
MICHELLE OBAMA
- Recently read her autobiography
- Her values, strength, and dedication to serve her community.
- Vulnerability: open about her past struggles, and the challenges she faced in discovering her values, how to prioritize herself, and find compromise/understanding in her marriage.
What’s the last book you read?
HARNESSING OUR DIGITAL FUTURE - Andrew McAfee & Erik Brynjolfsson
• impacts that digital technologies have on our lives/businesses.
Rewards of Business/Entrepreneurship: Matching new technologies with the right people can lead to more sustainable, productive, and higher paying jobs for people.
Outside of school/work, what activity do you dedicate most of your time?
GETTING TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS
- Discovering new cafés, bakeries, and restaurants
- Going to museums, art shows
Why?
• Deepening relationships and making memories
• Sharing new experiences and discoveries with others makes for a richer life.
