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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.
This question tests your leadership skills or your reluctance to lead. There are many personality types; some are born to lead, and others may learn to lead. The interviewer is trying to assess where you fall on this scale.

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.
Before choosing your example, consider how to present your leadership skills or talents. Contemplate what leadership looks like to you, framed by leaders you admire. Consider what "rising to the occasion" looks like. Doing so will present you as a leader who strives to be the best version of yourself that you can be while demonstrating sincere potential.

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 started an applications and technology solutions club in college. There wasn't a club like it, so I decided to create the one club I was interested in joining. This took a lot of effort. From defining the purpose of the club, creating a constitution for it, recruiting and assessing interest, electing my club's officers, to our first meeting, and continuing spreading the word. I learned a lot from that experience. I am proud to say the club is still going on today. Aside from that, at my last internship, I led teams on projects on multiple occasions, whether under the direct guidance of our leadership, or in a self driven environment. I don't think micromanaging is effective. Mentorship and engagement, promoting the strengths of each individual member of the team, and only focussing on growth opportunities where team members are ready to step out of their comfort zone are my main leadership tools. Innovation is achieved through collaboration among every member of the team. This requires working side by side with them, frequently touching base, and addressing any concerns promptly as often as possible, with as many specifics as possible."

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