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Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
We know you have many options when it comes to a position in the food services industry, and we're excited that you're interested in joining the Olive Garden family. What about a position at Olive Garden makes you most excited? Why did you apply at Olive Garden as opposed to the many other available restaurants?

Jordan Henry is a technical and creative writer with experience in career development and resume/cover letter building.
"I think what really stands out to me about Olive Garden is that you offer the same commitment to your customers and to your employees: to make you feel like family, to be hospitable and caring, and to extend us Hospitaliano. I've been in this industry for several years, and I've been looking for a culture exactly like this."

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Two Reasons. One is the diverse family culture that Olive Garden has to offer. Two, I wouldn't be who I am personally and professionally if it was not my managers and team members. They were the ones who pushed me and believed in me that I could be a great manager.

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Very good! It's great that you want to emulate those managers who helped shape you. The interviewer should appreciate such a heartfelt response.
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