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I was in an interview today, and the interviewer asked me to tell him about some times that I was in a competition or in a competitive environment. I couldn't think of anything to list since I wasn't into sports as a kid.

What are some common types of competition that people are involved in that I can tell the interviewer about?

PS: I'm not planning to lie about my background. I'm trying to spark memories of competition that I was involved in.

2006-11-17 11:06:30 · 6 answers · asked by steven 3 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

6 answers

Common types of competition other than in the sporting arena include:
-competing with work mates for jobs, for power, for prestige, for influence, for recognition
-competing at home for time, love, attention, recognition
-competing against other businesses for customers
etc.
I think the interviewer would have wanted examples that showed you could balance the team/group needs with the need to "win" something. For example, if a team is working to meet a certain goal or deadline or customer expectation, then how can you help the team achieve its team goal by using your own competitive spirit to move closer to the goal. For example "we had to beat our competitor, xyz company, to win the contract. So I suggested we use this strategy, because I knew that it would give us an edge. I worked extra hours, researched the competition, talked to other customers etc etc.
Hope this makes some sense.

2006-11-17 11:25:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jo G 1 · 0 0

I probably would have been a smartass and said "I'm competing right now for this job!" lol Sometimes, I'm too straight-forward though. Anyways, interviewing really IS a competition. Since you didn't do any sports (neither did I!), try to think of a job you had in the past, such as one that involved sales... heck, you could even mention some fast-food place and say you competed for raises... that kind of thing. The easiest examples though are usually derived from school projects.

2006-11-17 11:41:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

I learned everything from sports although I do not believe you need to now sports to know this answer.
My answer would have been:
Competition is a rush for me. I have a drive to get things done.
(give an example of something you have done. If you can't think of anything try and get out more it's a fun planet.)
Wether it is part of a team or individually. (give another example of being in part of a group of people with a common goal you were a part of.) It is fun to push something to closure.
I see competition as a chance to learn or teach. I learn when I lose and I teach when I win.

2006-11-17 11:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Competition is the name of the game,especially if your in business.Your interviewer wants to find out if you have the canolis to do the job or cower in a tough situation.Competition doesn't mean sport,it could mean anything you did in your past to beat the other competitors going for the same goal.ARE YOU MAN ENOUGH FOR THE JOB!

2006-11-17 11:36:03 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron D 2 · 0 0

If you played sports -tell him what you gained from it -life lessons,sportsmanship.
How were you able to prepare yourself mentally and physically and gain the skill necessary for any goal. Not just for sports but any endeavor.
How do you handle it when others want the same thing as you do and you have to demonstrate why you should prevail?

2006-11-17 11:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by CAE 5 · 0 0

spelling test, pe games like kickball, anything having to do with school.
Did you ever sell anything for your school as a kid??
Talk about that
Good Luck

2006-11-17 11:13:20 · answer #6 · answered by Ms.BusyBody 4 · 0 0

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