Interview Question Insight: How to Tackle "What Do You Understand by Training & Development"?

Could you please tell me what the interviewer is asking when they say, "What do you understand by training & development"? Are they seeking my experience in this field or just looking for bookish knowledge and definitions? I would be obliged if you could provide some guidance on how to answer this question.

Regards,

Understanding Interview Questions on Training & Development

Experience, bookish knowledge, and definitions are terms that can mislead anyone. I suppose the interviewer was looking for your conceptual base and framework on this subject. The beauty is the concept. Words that describe the concept are just a vehicle. Experience will help you describe what you have been doing in this field. Both may prove inadequate to demonstrate your command, comprehension, and insights in the subject.

If the concept is right, the rest are mere tools and techniques that one uses to realize the concept. This is not to undermine the significance of tools and techniques at all. But they come after the concept. And yes, guidelines (by way of readymade answers - and I am sure you are not asking for that!) are given in this reply.

The answers you provide to any question must be your OWN and not the ones provided by anyone. I suggest that you use the guidelines to present your concept. I suppose the interviewer was asking you precisely that!

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Cheers and Regards,

Samvedan

December 17, 2011

Thank you both for your valuable replies. I am to appear for an interview for the position of Assistant-L&D. I have about 7 years of similar work experience. I just would like to know how I should start my answer and what I should include?

Regards,

As you are experienced in that field, I fail to understand your query. Do some research on the organization and the job in question and reflect on how your past experience will help the organization do better. As Samvedan rightly points out, it's better to form your own answer than seek help from us who are not privy to the job requirements.

Have a nice day.

Regards,
Simhan

The reply to your question has already been appropriately provided by Mr. Samvedan. With your seven years of experience, the management may have decided to assign you a new task. This could be why they inquired about your understanding of Training and Development to ensure you grasp the concepts and their correct meanings.

If you have a solid understanding of the purpose of Training and Development, then your management has indeed chosen the right person for the new task.

Please let me know if you need any further assistance or clarification.

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