How do you think your early career will help you succeed in this position?
Some professionals move between industries or have a history that is not seemingly directly applicable to the work they will be performing at Lockheed Martin if hired. In these cases, the interviewer is interested to know how the experience gained and concepts learned within the candidate's early career apply to the open position at Lockheed Martin.
"I have been working since I was just 14 years old. My first job was as a shop hand for my father who was a mechanic. I had to sweep, clean, greet customers and order parts. It was a great way for me to get my hands dirty and I was taught excellent customer service skills from an early age. Everything that I learned during that time has helped me to stay grounded and humble in my career."
"I started my career working in an office, so I was able to quickly understand how important it is to stay organized and maintain clear communication with everyone on the team. I believe my early experience will help me succeed in this position because it caused me to form good habits from the beginning."
Talk to the interviewer about your early work experience. Give a brief description of the type of work you performed and then offer a specific example or two of skills or qualities that are directly applicable to the position at Lockheed Martin. Examples of transferable skills include industry experience, customer service, conflict management, communication skills, leadership skills, management skills, time management skills, and technical skills.
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Anonymous Answer
I've been the low end of the totem pole and have gained valuable experience from having been in the trenches. Through the years, I've been able to craft effective tools and leadership skills that instill confidence and ability in my team members to accomplish any tasks at a high level.
Marcie's Feedback
Great! It definitely sounds like you've worked your way up. Can you provide more details about the types of positions you've held and what you did in each of them? Also, make sure to talk specifically about the tools and skills that you've learned and honed during this time (and how they will help you in this position). The more details you can give, the more meaningful your answer will be to the interviewer.
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