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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 was next in line for a promotion in another department, and I was slated to move into the next phase of my career goals in the next couple of months, when corporate announced they were making some cutbacks and eliminated that position, among others. So, that closed the door to advancing my career with my current company. But, I am responsible for my own actions, and I have to keep moving forward. I am sad to be leaving my current company and am grateful for all I learned from them. But, I am in charge of my own development, and am excited about furthering my skills elsewhere, and am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead."

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 come across as confident when answering this question. The more calm and collected a professional is when things don't go according to plan, the more successful they will be in navigating uncharted waters. Whereas someone whose behaviour is dictated by their emotions will be more prone to panic, prone to task paralysis or procrastination, and more likely to communicate in a more volatile manner. Someone who has strong time management skills will set allotted time aside for contingency. Someone who is resourceful will be able to think quickly on the feet and stay productive. All traits of a desirable candidate.

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.
When answering questions such as these, you want to come across as in your comfort zone. Try to convey that going above and beyond is your work standard. Be mindful of your posture and smile with both your mouth and your eyes. Keep your body language open, your tone steady, even, and consistent with your statements. When looking into the camera and answering Modern Hire's questions designed for HSBC, imagine you are speaking to a real person or to an audience. The more charismatic and confident you can be, the more likely you'll land that live interview.

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