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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 introductory interview question aims to get you to relax so your interviewer can get a glimpse of your personality. This will help them guide your interview and learn how well your personality might fit their teams and culture. It is also your chance to deliver a strong first impression by offering a clear and succinct bio and explaining what drew you to apply to this position. You've no doubt customized your cover letter and resume to IKEA, but don't stop there. Keep learning all you can about IKEA and customize your five-year career plan as well. Familiarize yourself with their recruitment process, and learn as much about the company as you can.

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 an intuitive and adventurous spirit and an engineering mind. Ever since I was a kid, I loved building and assembling things. I also love nice furniture; I love decorating and IKEA. As a kid, I loved coming with my parents to IKEA. Whenever we brought stuff home, I was the one to assemble what we bought. I've always loved doing it and still do. To this day, I am a big fan of IKEA and already feel like one of the team. I find excuses to shop here, even when I don't need anything. And, your food is excellent! So when I thought about where I wanted to take my customer service skills next, I realized what was most important to me at this point in my career was working in an environment where I would feel at home and where my skills would most thrive. IKEA fit that description perfectly."

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.
"Want a job? Learn about our simple, 3-step recruitment process. It will help you find the job that best matches your skills and interests. After you apply for a position that you are interested in, an IKEA recruiter will reach out to you after reviewing your application. After a rigorous review of resumes, IKEA recruiters reach out to candidates through a short phone conversation. We want to hear specific examples from your past experiences. That's the first step in getting to know you and how you work. If you're selected for the second round, we'll set up an in-person interview with an IKEA leader. You'll be able to share your motivation and skill-set, while we learn about your expectations. If you want to ask anything about your future job, this is the right time to do so. Your IKEA recruiter will let you know about the hiring decision. If you are the right candidate for the job, you will receive an offer. If you are not the chosen candidate, we will let you know right away and even help you discover other open positions that may be a better fit."
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