When do you feel you made the best impression on a new customer or colleague? Why was it important to do so?

First impressions are everything, and there are many ways to impact a new customer or colleague. Give a detailed overview of your approach to making a good impression. If you have work experience, consider telling a brief story of when you built a relationship with a customer or colleague. You should include specific details of how you developed a relationship with this person. At the end of your response, explain how your relationship-building skills will benefit Boeing.

"Last year, my current organization went on a joint venture with another organization to provide services to a new group of customers. To kickstart this venture, I was tasked with partnering with their marketing director. After receiving their contact information, I decided to send an introductory email to the marketing director and request we meet in person as soon as possible. I welcomed her to my office, had a lunch planned, and set up two hours for us to discuss our partnership moving forward. We immediately hit it off creatively, and I was proud of the immediate connection I fostered."