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<blockquote data-quote="Naomi U" data-source="post: 47503" data-attributes="member: 4043"><p>Hi [USER=1107]@Lauren[/USER]</p><p></p><p>That's a really interesting question- one that I haven't personally come across.</p><p></p><p>I think my approach would be to try to strike a balance in your answer. I think I speak for most people in saying we all prefer to do things that give us purpose, but purpose is quite subjective.</p><p></p><p>Sometimes, especially in academic or work environments, you may find yourself having to engage in tasks that don't necessarily give you a direct benefit but perhaps directly benefit someone else or the wider group. Some could say that this in itself gives them a sense of purpose because they enjoy helping others whilst others may say it doesn't because they do not directly/ immediately gain from such action.</p><p></p><p>With this in mind, I think when answering this question, try to define to your interviewer what your idea of purpose is but also highlight that you recognise that some things will not always satisfy this directly however, this does not mean that you shy away from such tasks. This will show you as a team player who is able to see the "bigger picture".</p><p></p><p>You can then offer some examples to support this balance.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Naomi U, post: 47503, member: 4043"] Hi [USER=1107]@Lauren[/USER] That's a really interesting question- one that I haven't personally come across. I think my approach would be to try to strike a balance in your answer. I think I speak for most people in saying we all prefer to do things that give us purpose, but purpose is quite subjective. Sometimes, especially in academic or work environments, you may find yourself having to engage in tasks that don't necessarily give you a direct benefit but perhaps directly benefit someone else or the wider group. Some could say that this in itself gives them a sense of purpose because they enjoy helping others whilst others may say it doesn't because they do not directly/ immediately gain from such action. With this in mind, I think when answering this question, try to define to your interviewer what your idea of purpose is but also highlight that you recognise that some things will not always satisfy this directly however, this does not mean that you shy away from such tasks. This will show you as a team player who is able to see the "bigger picture". You can then offer some examples to support this balance. Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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