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Tell me about a personal achievement, not related to work, which you are proud of.
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"I've built a few cars in my garage. The last one I built a few years ago was a T-Model Ford that I tricked out and installed a hybrid engine in. It's a great car and a fun project. It took me about six months to complete. Here's a picture..."
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.
Interviewers ask this behavioral question to get you to loosen up and get out of interview mode. Your answer will help them see how relatable you are and clue them into your passions, hobbies, and interests. Feel free to share the hobbies which make you seem affable. Find relatable points of common interest. Having interests in common with your clients can go a long way in establishing work/client relationships. The less guarded you are about your personal life, the more it shows you'll be able to foster interpersonal work relationships. Your interviewer will consider this when evaluating your fit into the team.
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