3M Mock Interview
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What do you know about our company values and how do they align with your personal values?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer's goal is not only to find a candidate they see as a good fit but to also take into consideration how well a candidate would be received by the teams they will be closely working with. How you answer this question should inform your interviewer whether working for a company with similar values as your own is a priority for you. It will also inform them of whether you are familiar with 3M's values, and the values shared by their employees.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I was impressed with your environmental, sustainability, and community engagement goals. I love that you have volunteering opportunities as well. I have always spent time volunteering with local organizations. This includes the animal shelter, the children's hospital, and our local food bank. I believe that no matter how busy we are we always have time to give back. Your values and interest in your global impact are impressive. These shared values are one of the reasons I am so attracted to your organization."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I was initially attracted to how 3M celebrates curiosity, creativity, and passion for making an impact. I am also a very social and team-oriented individual and prefer to work in a collaborative environment. It takes a long time to find a company that feels like the right fit. 3M feels like the right fit and this feels like a great opportunity if I am being honest. I also appreciate the company's efforts to give back and I admire your charitable efforts. It's important to be an active part of the community, in any capacity."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
On their careers site, they describe what their 3Mers value:
"Think you'd fit in at 3M? We recognize a big part of your career search revolves around finding a company where you can make an impact and feel energized by the people and culture around you. At 3M, one of our top priorities is continuing to build on our strong foundation by continuously evolving and advancing our culture to make 3M an excellent place to work. We define culture as the way things get done. Here, you are part of a community of individuals with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, all working to improve lives. 3Mers offer talent and expertise in a variety of different areas, but commonly showcase the following characteristics: Curiosity! Creativity. Collaboration. Passion for making an impact. The powerful combination of curiosity, passion and purpose-paired with 3M Science-has been in our DNA for more than 116 years."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
It is very important that you research 3M in great detail before your interview. Be prepared to discuss the global efforts currently underway and also research any local charity efforts that 3M supports. Discuss your own personal values and how they align with the values at 3M. 3M puts a lot of focus on our local and global impact, so they seek to hire those with the same values.
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