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Have you spent time abroad? If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you like to go?
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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.
This question helps them explore how cultured you are, and your comfort level with spending periods immersed in another culture and language. If you are not interested in working abroad or traveling, depending on the role you're applying for, you may not be able to compete with the other candidates.
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.
Use this as an opportunity to express your enthusiasm for traveling abroad and experiencing other cultures. Share the experiences you've had, and where you'd love to spend more time or explore next. Present yourself as culturally flexible.
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've done my share of traveling. Other countries and cultures fascinate me, and any chance of immersing myself in one is an opportunity to deepen my understanding of the human condition. I'll go anywhere. I'm especially interested in learning more about Finland. The country has a 34-year-old woman for its prime minister, and a government coalition made up of five parties, all led by women. That sounds like amazing progress to me. I'm interested in visiting and learning more."
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