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1. What is the difference between hard work and smart work? Explain that with a good example. If an interviewer asks, "Are you a smart worker or a hard worker?" how would you answer? 😕
From India, Madras
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1. What is the difference between hard work and smart work? Explain that with a good example. If an interviewer asks, "Are you a smart worker or a hard worker?" how would you answer? 😕
From India, Madras
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A hard worker may be the person who is spending long hours at the desk, actually working hard or hardly working? Maybe without any specific goal, and is he/she actually getting more stuff done in those extra hours is also not clear? Or is he/she simply taking longer time to do something, which could be done in a much lesser time, means no time limit sets etc.
A smart worker is a person who works to accomplish SMART Goals- S- Specific M- Measurable A- Attainable R- Result Oriented T- Time Bound. A smart worker knows what to do, how to do, when to do, and where to do efforts to accomplish the tasks.
My answer to the question would be- I am a smart hard worker because I work hard specifically, which can be easily measured, and I can perceive whether the task is attainable. Finally, I want to get results within the deadline.
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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78A smart worker is a person who works to accomplish SMART Goals- S- Specific M- Measurable A- Attainable R- Result Oriented T- Time Bound. A smart worker knows what to do, how to do, when to do, and where to do efforts to accomplish the tasks.
My answer to the question would be- I am a smart hard worker because I work hard specifically, which can be easily measured, and I can perceive whether the task is attainable. Finally, I want to get results within the deadline.
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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That is a potential "trick" question. The answer is not a smart "or" hard worker. It is smart "and" hard. Tell him/her you want to create value for the company. Both qualities are required to do so.
Good luck.
From India, Palakkad
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Good luck.
From India, Palakkad
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smart worker always keep balance between self need ,achivement,& health.hard worker only focus on fulfilment of materialistic needs ,keep continue working without any control.
From India, Lucknow
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From India, Lucknow
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I think a smart worker is one who knows where he is going, sets goals, and is working consistently towards the achievement of his goals. On the other hand, a hard worker wants to be successful, just like a smart worker, but lacks certain skills (such as critical thinking, decision making, problem-solving). Due to the lack of these skills, he is unable to achieve his goals in a timely manner.
A smart worker writes down what he wants, imagines the end result of his goal in his mind's eye over and over again. He also divides his goal into small actionable steps and focuses on completing one task at a time. Additionally, smart people are never afraid to ask for help when they need it. They are focused on results, whereas hard workers are more focused on the process.
From India, Chandigarh
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A smart worker writes down what he wants, imagines the end result of his goal in his mind's eye over and over again. He also divides his goal into small actionable steps and focuses on completing one task at a time. Additionally, smart people are never afraid to ask for help when they need it. They are focused on results, whereas hard workers are more focused on the process.
From India, Chandigarh
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What I consider is that a hard worker is needed for the firm, but it's the smart worker who brings efficiency. Hence, smartness is more necessary for results with the support of dedication towards work, i.e., working hard. So, the answer should be that you are a hard worker with smartness in your belly.
From India, Malappuram
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From India, Malappuram
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It's results that matter, Karthik, not how you do it. That's the fundamental principle that I see is mostly emphasized by superiors. Achieving results with fewer resources, i.e., more efficiency, is what I believe even management looks for, regardless of how you achieve them. As long as you are achieving results, you are valued, and even the management does not concern themselves with the process of achieving those results. They are disregarding ethics in favor of outcomes.
From India, Malappuram
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From India, Malappuram
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Hi Geeta,
Hard work is when a person uses the same old skills and techniques to complete routine or regular tasks within the allotted nine hours each day. A hard worker typically follows instructions without much innovation or creative thinking.
On the other hand, smart work involves optimizing resources and time to accomplish tasks more efficiently, whether they are routine or new. A smart worker constantly looks for ways to enhance skills, adapt techniques, and take on additional responsibilities.
Being a smart worker is advantageous because it demonstrates an understanding of how tasks can be completed effectively while ensuring goals are met. This approach does not imply avoiding hard work or shirking responsibilities; rather, it emphasizes achieving results through strategic and efficient means.
Ultimately, the value of a smart worker lies in their ability to handle tasks with skill and finesse, not in taking shortcuts or compromising on quality.
Thank you,
Geeta
From Korea, Seoul
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Hard work is when a person uses the same old skills and techniques to complete routine or regular tasks within the allotted nine hours each day. A hard worker typically follows instructions without much innovation or creative thinking.
On the other hand, smart work involves optimizing resources and time to accomplish tasks more efficiently, whether they are routine or new. A smart worker constantly looks for ways to enhance skills, adapt techniques, and take on additional responsibilities.
Being a smart worker is advantageous because it demonstrates an understanding of how tasks can be completed effectively while ensuring goals are met. This approach does not imply avoiding hard work or shirking responsibilities; rather, it emphasizes achieving results through strategic and efficient means.
Ultimately, the value of a smart worker lies in their ability to handle tasks with skill and finesse, not in taking shortcuts or compromising on quality.
Thank you,
Geeta
From Korea, Seoul
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Hitting the right thing at the right time is the smart work attitude! No matter if your skills are slightly less than a hard worker, but if your confidence, teamwork skills, presentation skills, and interpretation skills are higher, then you are a smart worker if you can deliver the work efficiently. How quickly you adapt yourself to the fast-changing business environment and keep yourself updated.
In my view, doing and accomplishment is the difference between a hard worker and a smart worker:
• Hard worker: do
• Smart Worker: accomplish
There are many examples in every organization where many employees work dedicatedly at the workplace, leaving all personal matters. But still, not all of them taste the success cake. At the end of the day, accomplishment is acknowledged! :)
Arti
From India, New Delhi
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In my view, doing and accomplishment is the difference between a hard worker and a smart worker:
• Hard worker: do
• Smart Worker: accomplish
There are many examples in every organization where many employees work dedicatedly at the workplace, leaving all personal matters. But still, not all of them taste the success cake. At the end of the day, accomplishment is acknowledged! :)
Arti
From India, New Delhi
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Dear All,
As far as the question of the difference between a Hard Worker and a Smart Worker, I feel that in the present scenario, especially in the corporate world, most people prefer to say they are smart workers, and presently, it has become a trend. I feel that I am a worker who puts great efforts to achieve the goals under my hard-working nature, and a person who puts great effort into their work cannot be said to not be a smart worker. In today's world, everyone considers themselves very smart. A smart worker can be a part of hard work but cannot be different from that because there is no way to achieve great success using a shortcut method. You will have to put in great efforts to achieve success by using some tricks and techniques that make your work easier and within a short span of time, but you will really have to put in great efforts; you cannot be a swindler. Edison invented a bulb after 10,000 experiments. Should we say he was a foolish person? He used to work day in and day out, and then he gave us a great gift.
Thank you.
From India, New Delhi
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As far as the question of the difference between a Hard Worker and a Smart Worker, I feel that in the present scenario, especially in the corporate world, most people prefer to say they are smart workers, and presently, it has become a trend. I feel that I am a worker who puts great efforts to achieve the goals under my hard-working nature, and a person who puts great effort into their work cannot be said to not be a smart worker. In today's world, everyone considers themselves very smart. A smart worker can be a part of hard work but cannot be different from that because there is no way to achieve great success using a shortcut method. You will have to put in great efforts to achieve success by using some tricks and techniques that make your work easier and within a short span of time, but you will really have to put in great efforts; you cannot be a swindler. Edison invented a bulb after 10,000 experiments. Should we say he was a foolish person? He used to work day in and day out, and then he gave us a great gift.
Thank you.
From India, New Delhi
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