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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.
When an interviewer asks how you plan on making a difference, they're not expecting you to come in and reinvent the wheel. They'll leave that to their executives. Besides, when building relationships with those who consider themselves stakeholders, those who've contributed and helped strengthen the systems and processes, the last thing you want to do is come in expecting to tear it all down and assume you can build something better than what they've taken pride in building together. Instead, take a close look at one of Home Depot's core values, Entrepreneurial Spirit: "Home Depot associates are encouraged to initiate creative and innovative ways to serve our customers and improve the business as well as spread best practices throughout the company." They focus on embracing their values while better serving their customers and enhancing their best practices. So when answering this question, focus on your contribution through collaboration.

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 expect to make a difference at Home Depot by bringing positive energy to the store every day. I would actively listen and learn as much as I can in the shortest time possible. I would apply everything I learn to add kaizen anywhere I can. I will also ensure that my product knowledge in my department is top-notch so that the customers are always confident in my abilities as a trusted resource."

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