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This is where the interviewer wants to see that you've taken the time and initiative to do some advance research. Show that you have a general understanding of what the Marathon Petroleum culture is like and the values that are important to the company.
"From my research, I can tell you that Marathon values five key concepts: health and safety; environmental stewardship; integrity; corporate citizenship; and diversity and inclusion. All of these values are personally important to me as well when looking for an employer, and I believe I could be very successful at Marathon as a result."

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It's a two-part answer. First, we must remember what Marathon's Code represents: Trust, Respect, Dignity, and Honesty.
All of Marathon's Core Values are built on their code. The Core Values represent five categories.
1. Health and Safety
2. Environmental stewardship
3. Integrity
4. Corporate citizenship
5. Diversity and Inclusion
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Great response in indicating you have done your research! Consider adding a personalized perspective around the company's core values.
Marathon Petroleum's Code of Ethics and Core Values are ones that I align closely with. Through the standards of Trust, Respect, Dignity, and Honesty, the Core Values are built to represent five categories: 1. Health and Safety. 2. Environmental Stewardship. 3. Integrity. 4. Corporate Citizenship. 5. Diversity and Inclusion. Working for an organization with strong core values is important to me because of the pride and responsibility I take in my work and employer.
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