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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.
Not only is your interviewer interested in learning what management style motivates you, and the environment where you'd thrive most. They are also curious whether you are familiar with the leadership culture within IBM. According to a few sources online, IBM fosters a transformational leadership environment. Here is an employee testimonial from their careers site that can offer a glimpse into their environment and culture: "From the way my managers treat and respect me, to my amazing colleagues always being there for me to make me feel included, I've been fortunate to experience an incredibly inclusive work culture at IBM. I've been able to find growth in a way that I don't feel uncomfortable, and I truly feel like I belong here."

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 have worked with a wide range of personalities and management styles with great success. If I could express a preference, I feel that I am best in an independent and autonomous environment. Can you describe the management style here?"

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 enjoy working with transformation leaders who take the time to mentor and care about your development. I prefer encouragement and frequent constructive feedback. The more emotionally intelligent the leadership, the better."

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