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Have you ever broken a confidentiality agreement?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Companies will have confidentiality agreements for a variety of reasons. These could be to protect their trade secrets or to ensure that you do not bring clients over if you leave their company. Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on confidentiality agreements.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I never have, to my knowledge, broken a confidentiality agreement. Despite my reasons for leaving a position, I would never choose to hurt a previous employer in any way."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"A confidentiality agreement has never bound me; however, I would never knowingly break an agreement."
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 consider myself a man of my word and pride myself on my integrity. I have never broken a promise or an agreement, written or otherwise, nor would I at any point."
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Anonymous Answer
No, I have never done such a thing. Regardless of why I left a job, I would never think of breaking any agreement.
Rachelle's Feedback
It's evident that you place a lot of importance on confidentiality and integrity. Good, straightforward response!
Anonymous Answer
Nope, never have, never will.
Cindy's Feedback
Good. Straight forward and to the point. You might want to expand on the importance of these to innovators like Amazon.
Anonymous Answer
Not that I am aware of.
Chad's Feedback
Good! This is a straightforward response to the question. Consider elaborating by discussing your thoughts on confidentiality agreements. Are you in favor of them? Have you ever been bound by a confidentiality agreement?
Anonymous Answer
No. I value my job and honestly, this industry can't function without them.
Amanda's Feedback
Confirming that you value honesty and adhere to confidentiality agreements is the right way to answer this question; however, you can strengthen it further by demonstrating that you understand their value to your role or industry by explaining what they protect and how that benefits the company.
Anonymous Answer
We can't do business without trust, and part of earning trust is keeping confidentiality agreements. I have never broken a confidentiality agreement.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice. The interviewer will be happy to hear that you recognize the importance of confidentiality agreements and have never broken one. Good reply!
Anonymous Answer
No, I would never knowingly hurt any employer I work for. Currently or in the past.
Marcie's Feedback
Great. The interviewer will be happy to hear that you've never broken a confidentiality agreement before. Have you signed many in the past? If so, mention this. Also, consider explaining why you think a confidentiality agreement matters so the interviewer knows you understand and respect their importance. Nice job!
Anonymous Answer
No. That would be foolish and shouting to the world that I am untrustworthy.
Marcie's Feedback
The interviewer will be relieved to hear that you've never broken a confidentiality agreement. Can you talk more about why you believe confidentiality agreements are important? Emphasize to the interviewer that you always strive to be trustworthy and ethical. Good job!
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