Personality Questions Flashcards
What is your greatest weakness?
stress - overthinking stems from stress -
Hardworking gives adrenaline
Support groups in keele
maturity etc
Are You A Leader Or A Follower?
Both a leader and a follower are good skills to have to be able to adapt to whatever is expected of you. Especially in medicine, where you have to adapt to your role in the MDT and work efficiently.
Currently deputy head girl, here I am the voice of the student body, and a example for the school - through public eyes and student.
I have had to lead many open evening talks to promote our school and plan events. Whether that be a day where visitors came in for tea, leavers prom and books.
I have had to take responsibility and assign tasks
Follower:
- Dance - I am part of a dance team and I have had to be a follower to be in sync and involving people to take a lead means they themselves can become more confident and achieve the team goals. In addition, I have learnt a lot from observing other peoples lead, and how they split tasks up and in that respect it is essential to know how to be a leader and follower.
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Bill Gates may have founded and led Microsoft but could not have achieved success without the followers that worked for him. Health services around the world would not function without the support of the majority of their staff who are not in leadership positions.
How do you cope with stress?
I always find that a bit of stress keep me focused and gives me the adrenaline that I need to do well in my work.
However, too much stress can potentially be destructive and I have to deal with it in different ways. Depending on what the stress is, I would take a step back and evaluate the reasons behind it.
The easiest way is music - I love playing the piano to the mood that I am in, to help me express it through music or dancing to music - to express my emotions in form of movement and exercise - helping with healthy lifestyle.
In terms of exam revision - which can cause stress - I would draw revision plans and take time to review my plan halfway to ensure I was on target but also taking regular breaks for concentration to enhance aswell.
Currently I believe I am managing my stresses well, but I am willing to work on my techniques in the future.
Tell Us About A Situation When You Had To Overcome A Challenge
Doing extended project qualification, about whether vaping should be a better alternative to smoking tobacco.
Problem:
I had to balance with my ALevels
I had to create a survey and ask people in my community there thoughts - and as covid restrictions were still in place people were scared to talk. So was hard to find results
Calling up companies - people were off or isolating, so meetings kept gettingg rearranged
Time pressure
Actions:
I tried contacting different companies, I used secondary research, I used the people around me for primary research - even tho it may not have been representative of a large population
I was serious about my end goal of receiving a high foal and I didnt give up
Result:
In the end I was able to finish my EPQ and obtain high marks
Learnt that planning is important but the ability to adapt is even more important
Not giving up or losing hope, and thinking outside the box to find a solution
Can you think of a situation where your communication skills made a difference to the outcome of a situation?
Stroke Ward - Volunteering
Indian woman language barrier, communicated told the nurse,
came with conclusion, to make a picture card with basic tasks she can point to, made her more eased at hospital
this gave me a strong sense of achievement and of having made a difference
The attributes of a good team leader?
What Are The Three Adjectives That Best Describe You?
Adjective 1: Dependable
Why: People trust me to make good decisions, I am inclusive and take account others ideas and opinions but can also make clear decisions when needed.
If a set task was given, people can rely on me to get it done however busy I am. I finish to deadlines and provide the best quality work possible.
Adjective 2:Emotionally Intelligent
Trait: I understand my emotions - Im open minded and handle criticism to best develop myself.
how everyones will vary depending on their experience, I can empathise with others making me approachable at school so when they may have a problem, good listener building food relationships with people. Brightening their day and showing some care and attention.
Finding ways to overcome challenges and also help others
Adjective 3:
Trait: Motivated
Why:I always try to do my best. Even if things dont turn out to plan, I always set myself a mini goal to achieve that first and have faith that all my targets will be complete even if it takes longer than expected.
I strive to do the best in anything I do, working towards the goal.
EPQ challenge ā talk abt that.
I motivate others too.
Studying medicine is a long and stressful process? What makes you think you can cope with it?
Medicine - decision - I have reached by myself having weighed the positives and negatives. I am hard working and a stressful environment is likely to motivate me further.
Good organisation and time management skills - several tasks can be done at the same time - keeping time for hobbies that I enjoy and can destress with. E.G. last year AS level, volunteering hobbies and EPQ all managed to do and achieve high marks at the same time.
Learn good mechanisms to deal with stress and pressure - playing music, listening walking around.
I find it easy to ask for assistance and advice as I get on with people
