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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.
"Well, the pros are the challenges you face while being able to connect with those who identify with your brand, and that's pretty great. Human connection, and being able to help others. The cons are you sometimes can't make everyone happy. Also, not everyone is in the best places in their lives, so you have to be kind and patient and try to turn their day around. But that's not always possible, and sometimes your kindness is repaid with unkindness. But you just gotta be true to yourself, right? So I look at it as a character workout, keeping the strength of your character fit and strong. And that there is a hidden benefit."

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.
This is another behavioral question aimed at assessing your comfort level in a customer facing role, and how effectively you'll represent American Express. As they state on the careers page on their website; "It takes great people to back our customers every day. We back our customers and support our communities. Discover how we back each other. At American Express, we know that with the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. Whether we're supporting our customers' financial confidence to move ahead, taking commerce to new heights, or encouraging people to explore the world, our colleagues are constantly redefining what's possible--and we're proud to back each other every step of the way." So when formulating your answer, consider that brand loyalty is earned. As American Express states, they see their customers as part of their community. Think about AMEX's offerings, and how they aim to improve the lives of their customers in their own unique way.

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.
When listing your cons, try to remain emotionally mature and positive. Not everyone has realistic expectations, and sometimes, no matter how hard you try to help a customer or solve their issues with them, there is little you can do. Sometimes company policies tie your hands from giving into unrealistic expectations. But your attitude should be the aim of your answer. Empathy, compassion, active listening and validation can go a long way here.

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