Initiative Workplace Interview Preparation Guide

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The workplace is the physical location where someone works. Such a place can range from a home office to a large office building or factory. The workplace is one of the most important social spaces other than the home, constituting a central concept for several entities, the worker and his/her family, the employing organization, the customers of the organization and the society as a whole. The development of new communication technologies have led to the development of the virtual workplace, a workplace that is not located in any one physical space.

Examples of initiative are as follows:
☛ It inspires the initiative that makes our productivity the wonder of the world.
☛ The bride of good family need do nothing on her own initiative.
☛ It was that personal character and initiative are the prime requisites in political and social life.

Yes, I do possess sound initiative skills. As a matter of fact, due to this skill, I contacted the human resource department before hand and inquired about the prerequisites for the interview.
Though, most of it was mentioned in the interview schedule, I inquired about it still. Due to taking such an initiative, I learnt the need of bringing references and certificates and I have brought it with me.

Of course you work well on your own initiative. But how can you prove that to the interviewer? This is a closed question but it certainly requires more than a one word answer. It is a great chance for you to roll out a pre-prepared example which ticks all the interviewer's boxes and shows you in a positive light.

I work in orders and the company was launching a new product. The sales team had in-depth training on it but we had none.
I suggested that the orders department should also receive the training so that we would understand what was being ordered and be able to answer any questions if necessary. It was agreed we would all undergo a short version of the training.

Have you ever had to train a new person into a job role (show them what to do) without being asked. Had to fix a photocopier, fax machine, an important piece of equipment that is in constant use and been able to rectify the problem. Had to take control of a situation, maybe when everyone is out of the office/taken calls/direct public/take inquiries. Had to ever delegate work/oversee a new employee/take control.

Part of being a successful member of a work team is being sensitive to the needs and emotional dynamics of other team members. While it is certainly true that a lack of job security in the current work environment has many people feeling anxious, there is always been mixed feeling about colleagues who make the rest of us look bad. I would say you can learn from this recent experience and try to avoid the high profile kind of initiatives that make others defensive.

The first step or action of a matter, commencing move or the right or power to begin or initiate something and the ability or attitude required to begin or initiate something is called initiative.

Research has shown that people who have a long-term career plan are more likely to take initiative. Professionals who know what they want and where they want to go are far more likely to show initiative at work, especially when the action or decision will help them further their career goals.

It can take courage and a strong sense of self to show initiative, especially if you fear that people may disagree with your actions or suggestions. Set small goals so you can achieve some quick wins and push yourself to do (positive) things that you would otherwise be scared to do this will not only help you build your self-confidence but it will help you build the courage to accomplish bigger, scarier tasks later on.