Written statement · Motivation, Self-awareness
Steady work or a long shot
"It is better to spend a career doing steady, unglamorous work that helps people right now than to chase a bold idea that might help far more people someday but probably will not succeed."
The two questions
- 1To what extent do you agree with this statement? Explain your reasoning.
- 2Describe a time you chose between a safe, useful option and a riskier one with a bigger possible payoff. What did you choose, and why?
What raters look for
- Motivation
- Shows genuine, sustained drive and a clear reason for choices, including when work is unglamorous.
- Self-awareness
- Recognizes own biases, limits and emotions, and seeks and uses feedback.
Answer scenarios like this on the real timers
Answer both questions on the clock, and get each one scored 1–9 the way raters score. Your first set is free, no card.
Practice free
