Department of Justice Mock Interview
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Question 6 of 30
How would your former work colleagues describe you?
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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.
It's a constant challenge for an interviewer to determine whether the person interviewed is being forthright, or doing their best to tell them what they think they want to hear to land the job. This question tests your honesty in the interview process by gauging the consistency of your answers. Your consistency in how you present yourself will show the interviewer that you'll be consistent in your work performance should they choose to hire you. How you answer this question will give the interviewer insight into your self-awareness and how you believe others perceive you. It also aims to reveal if you can identify your merits and growth opportunities.
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.
How you perceive yourself may differ from how others perceive you, including the person interviewing you. Remain conscious of your body language throughout the interview process. Relay your answer with confidence and ease. Make sure you vary your answers, keeping your narrative consistent from one question to the next. Remain professional and strategic in your answers. What this question is more geared towards answering are your intentions and your integrity. Speak to that. It's common for people who are honest to assume everyone is honest like them. This does not differ from when someone who is dishonest assumes everyone is disingenuous. The aim here is to convey trust and integrity as integral to your nature and your common practice.
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.
"They'd say they loved having me around. They'd describe me as happy-go-lucky and a positive influence. They'd tell you I work hard and often set the pace--which was sometimes challenging to keep up with."
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I was recently described as 'unflappable' and keep colleagues grounded when they're stressed. That I am a very empathetic interviewer with excellent de-escalation skills.
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These are all excellent skills that the interviewer will be happy to hear you've been described as possessing!
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