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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.
Every company has core values and a mission statement. The interviewer asks this question to ascertain if your goals, priorities, and values are aligned with theirs. They are also trying to determine your level of big-picture thinking.

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.
Research the company's core values on its website and consider how their core values align with your own. Think about how your values have aided you throughout your career before being interviewed. Never wing your answers. Always determine how you'd answer these questions in advance. Doing so will ensure consistency from one question to the next.

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'd say that my core values are integrity and trusting others' intentions. Also, the best method to do the job right should be the path of least resistance. That's why I am always looking to improve workflow and work system strategies. Keeping an eye on the big picture, building bridges, being a friend to all, and having a positive attitude is my brand, and I am always on brand."

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