Department of Justice Mock Interview
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Question 18 of 30
What is your opinion of your last boss?
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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.
"I learned a lot from working with them. Whether you're taking on new skills or you're finding yourself adapting to different communication styles, there's always something to learn. What I find interesting is how some people lead through the integrity of their character and how some lead the way they think they're supposed to lead instead of letting their nature guide them. I think when leadership is forced, or not abiding by one's own character, it often results in too forced an approach, causing you to trip over your own feet and rub a lot of people the wrong way. I got along well with my previous boss, though not everyone did. So, that's worth examining. But for my part, I got along with them quite well. As I said, I learned a lot."
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.
The interviewers are curious about how well you get along with those in positions of authority. How you answer may clue them into your perception of your previous workplace, how well you got along with others on the team, and perhaps even what terms you left on.
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.
You want to exhibit an ability to get along with others, especially those in positions of authority. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills. Extend your focus on being a team player towards the qualities of leadership.
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I had an amazing relationship with my last boss. She is a skilled attorney and supervisor. I always admired her intelligence and organizational skills. She is also one of my friends and we've worked on projects and spend time together outside of work.
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