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Have you ever worked in a competitive environment? Would you enjoy working in a similar environment?
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Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
Some retail environments can be competitive, especially among sales associates. Some stores hold competitions between employees or stores in the district or region. If you have worked in a competitive environment, talk about that experience. If you haven't worked in that kind of environment, discuss what you might expect from such a job. Show the interviewer that you can rise to the challenge and are excited to push yourself to be the best.
Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"My current sales position is highly commission-based, so my colleagues and I are quite competitive. Even when we're competing, we have a great work environment where we help each other when someone is struggling to meet their quota. We coach each other on sales techniques and share success stories. The result has been a positive work environment with healthy competition."
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've never worked in a competitive environment, but I imagine it can be a lot of fun. I enjoy friendly competition. As long as everyone supports and encourages each other, I think competition can spur workers to give their best. I intend to work hard no matter the environment, but if Barnes and Noble encourages competition, I plan to rise to the occasion."
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