Quintessential Careers Press:
The Quintessential Guide to Storytelling that Propels Careers
Chapter 7: Portfolios That Tell a Story
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- How would you describe yourself in terms of your ability to work as a member of a team?
In response to the type of question below, show artifacts that illustrate your best selling points and why the interviewer should hire you over any other candidate.
- Given the investment our company will make in hiring and training you, can you give us a reason to hire you?
In response to the types of questions below, show the interviewer the research you’ve compiled on the organization. Obviously, you need to tailor this portfolio section to each employer you interview with. This intelligence-gathering will demonstrate you’ve done your homework. If asked about suggestions for the organization, you can be prepared to point to your research as you share a few ideas for the employer.
- Tell me what you know about our company.
- Why did you decide to seek a position in this company?
- What suggestions do you have for our organization?
In response to the types of questions below, show two or three diverse artifacts that illustrate your adaptability and multi-tasking skills.
- By providing examples, convince me that you can adapt to a wide variety of people, situations and environments.
- Tell of some situations in which you have had to adjust quickly to changes over which you had no control. What was the impact of the change on you?
- Describe a situation that required a number of things to be done at the same time. How did you handle it? What was the result?
- Tell me about a time you had to handle multiple responsibilities. How did you organize the work you needed to do?
- Describe the system you use for keeping track of multiple projects. How do you track your progress so that you can meet deadlines? How do you stay focused?
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