Korn Ferry Mock Interview
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Question 31 of 35
Because Korn Ferry is geographically widespread, are you open to international travel? Is there anything that would restrict you from traveling for work?
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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.
Every interview process is exhaustive. To find the best candidates for any position and where they'd fit into their team, the interviewers need to evaluate how well the needs of their company and the needs of their employees align. Quite often travel is a necessary part of this job, but not always. Answer this question honestly but with tact. If you're not willing to travel for work consistently, don't say that you are. Phrase your answer in a way that shows you're a team player.
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.
If you're willing to travel for work or have in the past, volunteer it. If you're not open to traveling, don't say no. If you weren't aware travel was a prerequisite for the position, ask if it is. Tell them you're interested in the position and that you'd be open to discussing it further, but your understanding of constant business travel doesn't fit into your current lifestyle. Ask more questions about the position, be flexible, and be open to negotiation. There may be room for advancement from within, for which a willingness to travel may be a prerequisite.
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.
Research the role for which you are applying thoroughly, so you're not caught off guard by this question if the answer is to be found. If you can't find out online whether travel is a prerequisite, exhibit flexibility, and probe deeper.
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'm flexible. How much travel would this position demand?"
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 am aware that there are often serious commutes involved with performing this kind of work. I've read several blog posts regarding how to alleviate commuter stress. I found the blog on Korn Ferry's website to be particularly insightful. Beyond long commutes, what kind of travel would this position require, and what would it entail?"
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