How do you answer the interview question " how are you currently upgrading yourself?

job searching is stressful, so it’s ok if your answer is something like “I’ve been focused on updating all of my professional profiles, portfolios and job search materials

Well, how are you upgrading yourself? Be honest. You’re not doing nothing all day.

Here’s just a short list of ideas that I’m hoping that you are doing:

  • Market Research
  • Trend Forecasting
  • Online Course
  • Certifications (where applicable)
  • Volunteering
  • Informational Interviews
  • Relationship Building
  • Meditation (maybe you’re taking a step back)
  • Self assessment tests
  • Apps for Development
  • Youtube tutorials
  • Part Time or Freelance Work
  • Building your own work project
  • Joining a new type of social media
  • Starting a new hobby
  • Buying a new piece of technology to learn it

Also, job searching is stressful, so it’s ok if your answer is something like “I’ve been focused on updating all of my professional profiles, portfolios and job search materials which has taken longer than I’d like because my standards are so high so I haven’t had as much time to focus on upgrading myself as I’d like. However, when I have more time I do plan on doing more than sitting on my couch watching Netflix.”

We’re not all productivity robots, but if this job is for someone who wants to grow, they specifically want to know, how do you grow?*