Here's how you can ace discussing your impact on society in an interview.

Reflecting deeply on your impact on society is key to acing discussions in an interview. Start by identifying specific experiences where your efforts led to meaningful change. Consider the challenges you faced, the strategies you employed, and the outcomes you achieved. Reflect on the skills you developed and the lessons you learned throughout the process. Articulating these insights demonstrates not only your commitment to social impact but also your ability to critically assess and improve your contributions. By thoughtfully sharing your journey and the tangible differences you've made, you can convincingly showcase your value to potential employers.

Some people may have trouble determining how to answer this question simply because they don’t have time to get involved in something they feel would have a social impact. Your social impact could be doing something in your own family - caring for aging parents, tending to someone in or outside your family who is dealing with an illness, preparing meals for shut-ins, or any number of kind deeds to help others. In a society where people don’t reach out to neighbors or don’t want to get involved in other peoples’ lives, your social impact may not be on a grand scale, but you are helping individuals in everyday life. Showing compassion even though it may not be noticed by others, gives an employer keen insight into the type of person you are.

Generally, people are good and want to do something meaningful to assist society. They may chose to do this in a job or as a volunteer. The key to answering this interview question is to reflect on what you have done, why you decided to go in this direction and provide solid examples of what you have done to make, what you feel, is an impact. When you are answering this question honestly and with solid examples, it will show in your face, your body language an demeanor.