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Karrie Day is a certified career coach and strategist with a passion for helping her clients define and reach their professional goals. She offers career advancement services such as brand development, resume writing and critiques, job search strategies,
Some individuals work in impactful positions that establish professional behaviors early in their careers. Many hiring managers agree that the best employees are ones with 'grit' and who have held a 'dirty job' or two in their lives. Talk to the interviewer about your early work experience.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I have been working since I was 14 years old. My first job was as a shop hand for my father, who was a mechanic. I had to sweep, clean, greet customers, and order parts. It was a great way to get my hands dirty, and I was taught excellent customer service skills at an early age. Everything I learned during that time has helped me stay grounded and humble in my career."

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I started my career working in an office, so I quickly understood how important it is to stay organized and maintain clear communication with everyone on the team. I believe my early experience will help me succeed in this position because it caused me to form good habits from the beginning."

Karrie Day is a certified career coach and strategist with a passion for helping her clients define and reach their professional goals. She offers career advancement services such as brand development, resume writing and critiques, job search strategies,
Consider discussing lessons you learned in your educational career if your professional career experience is limited. Some individuals work toward advanced degrees before they have a chance to gain significant professional experience, but their effort and the lessons they learn can help them to find success at BAE Systems.

Karrie Day is a certified career coach and strategist with a passion for helping her clients define and reach their professional goals. She offers career advancement services such as brand development, resume writing and critiques, job search strategies,
"I worked part time in college as a virtual assistant. That experience helped me to improve my time management, task management, scheduling, communication, and customer service skills. I feel all of those skill sets will help me to successfully plan my work, execute my tasks, and deliver my work with a high level of quality and accountability if offered the position here at BAE Systems."

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I have been working since I was 14 years old, often in two jobs at a time. I was a waitress, I did call centers, and I was a carer, too, for a few months. Everything I learned during these times has helped me stay grounded and humble in my career. I appreciate every opportunity that comes in my way, and I don’t take anything for granted.

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This is a great response, highlighting your work ethic, dedication, and responsibility at a young age. I suggest expanding at the end of your answer, giving more description of how your early career will help you succeed in your role with BAE Systems.
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