Interviewer: Are you a risk-taker?
Tina: That is a tough question to answer because it depends a lot on the situation.
Interviewer: What do you mean?
Tina: Each situation is unique and has different risks and rewards. I am not afraid to take risks, but I want to make sure that what I am doing is a smart decision. I also don’t want to take any unnecessary risks.
Interviewer: Can you tell about a time that you took a risk?
Tina: I think that quitting my job last month was a risk. There is no guarantee that I will find a better job. However, after I thought about it for a long time, I decided that I was confident enough in my abilities to take that risk.
Interviewer: And what makes you so confident?
Tina: I have been successful at every job I have ever had and I know that I could do this job really well if given the chance.
Patterns and Examples
Yes, I am a risk-taker. I ____________________.
- Yes, I am a risk-taker. I like to gamble in certain situations when I feel like my chances of success are high.
- Yes, I am a risk-taker. I weigh the risks and rewards of a situation and I have no problem taking a risk if I think it is a smart decision.
No, I am not a risk-taker. I ____________________.
- No, I am not a risk-taker. I prefer to play it safe.
- No, I am not a risk-taker. I think it is better to be safe.
I am a risk-taker when ____________________.
- I am a risk-taker when I think the reward is greater than the risk.
- I am a risk-taker when I think that chance of success is high.
