Self-Assessment of Leadership, Collaboration, and Ethics
Write a 2–4 page response to an employment questionnaire requiring a self-evaluation of your leadership and ethical experiences.
introduction: Accurately and persuasively presenting your experience, skills, and leadership abilities is an essential skill as you seek new employment opportunities. Identifying how your skills and experience apply to the expressed needs of a potential employer will help you as you interview for positions that interest you.
scenario: Imagine that over the past few months you have participated in several organizational projects and met many new people. The opportunities to collaborate and demonstrate your emerging skills as a leader prompted you to think about applying for a new position. After exploring online job postings, you prepared a resume and submitted the application to Western Medical Enterprises. A few days later you received the following e-mail:
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in employment at Western Medical Enterprises. We have received your application packet. The next step for all potential employees is to provide a narrative response to the questions in the attached document. Please return your completed document to me by replying to this e-mail.
Once we receive your responses, we will review them and notify you of the next steps.
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Thomas Hardy
Human Resources Recruiter
Western Medical Enterprises
Sample Answer
Dear Mr. Hardy,
Thank you for your email and the opportunity to provide a narrative response to your employment questionnaire. I am very enthusiastic about the prospect of joining Western Medical Enterprises and appreciate this chance to reflect on my leadership and ethical experiences, and how they align with the values and needs of your organization.
Over the past few months, my involvement in several organizational projects has allowed me to collaborate with diverse teams and individuals, providing invaluable opportunities to demonstrate and further develop my leadership skills. This period of intense engagement has solidified my desire to seek new challenges and contribute to an organization like Western Medical Enterprises, which I understand values innovation, collaboration, and ethical practice.