"My priority would be soaking up as much information about culture, process, and KPIs as possible. I'd embark on a 'listening tour' to engage in deep conversation with my team and colleagues to discover the greatest current needs and how to prioritize them based on company goals for the quarter. I would strive to meet or exceed all KPIs for the business quarter as efficiently as possible."

"If hired today at Kimberly-Clark, I would start by analyzing all quantifiable data from the last month, quarter, and year to identify any challenges and set a plan to address them. I'd also look for team and company strengths to capitalize on or expand them to increase the company's bottom line. Overall, I'd look for patterns that help me make an immediate contribution to the team and the organization."

When you start a new position, it is essential to set a goal to make a positive impact quickly after being hired. To make a great impression on your interviewer, you'll want to ensure that you have mastered the job description for the job you are being considered for and come prepared to talk about the biggest short-term goal for setting you up for long-term success.

"Cohesiveness and a sense of trust are vital with the teams I'm a part of, and I imagine that is true here at Kimberly-Clark. If I'm fortunate enough to join your team, my focus in my initial days would be to introduce myself individually to all teammates and cross-departmental staff I'll be interacting with daily. Building that foundation early would be very important to me."