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The hiring authority would like to see the parallel between the duties of their job and the role that you currently hold. Your answer could include a mix of hard and soft skills that you believe are transferable to this position with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works. These skills could consist of specialized equipment or machinery that you operate. Skills could include team leadership, scheduling, hiring, and project management. The primary purpose of this question is for the interviewer to be able to picture you in this role with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works easily.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"The job posting at Los Angeles County Department of Public Works piqued my interest since many of the role responsibilities aligned with my current job including (A), (B), and (C). These duties, in particular, are ones that I perform daily. I also bring experience leading a team of 15 trades professionals, creating their schedules, and delivering quarterly performance reports."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As a recent graduate, the most important transferrable skills that I bring to Los Angeles County Department of Public Works include my ability to work cohesively on group projects, meet deadlines, and communicate with clarity both verbally and written."

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