If Kimberly-Clark hired you today, what would you accomplish first?
When looking at a great group of well-qualified candidates, it is my experience that hiring managers will seek the candidate who has done their homework on the job and knows what it takes to be successful. For Kimberly-Clark, this may boil down to the candidate that already has a plan of attack on the job, and your interviewer wants to hear your initial goal from day one.
"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."
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Anonymous Answer
If I was hired today I would soak up as much as I could to perform my job to the best of my ability.
Marcie's Feedback
Nice! When you first start, it will be important to learn as much as you can about your new role. You might also mention meeting with your new manager to clarify their expectations, in addition to introducing yourself to your new colleagues and getting to know them. Also, what steps will you specifically take to soak up all that information? Providing additional details will make your answer more meaningful and memorable to the interviewer. Good job!
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