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Can you discuss a topic or concept that you find of particular interest or importance in your field?
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Your interviewer is curious about how eloquently you can speak on topics related to your pursuits and how passionately you speak about them. Consider this Oxford culture statement from their website, "At the University of Oxford, we're passionate about the creation and impact of our knowledge and how, in partnership with business, charities, NGOs, policymakers and communities, we can create and apply innovative solutions on a local to global scale." Consider discussing the big challenges facing our world today or simply sharing something that fuels your passion for your pursuits.
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 think it is essential to understand the history of religion when engaging in any kind of foreign affair. When you look at how so many militaries have botched their foreign affairs in Afghanistan, for example, none of those countries navigated it well; whether it was France, Russia, The USA, or NATO, they went into that country without a comprehensive understanding of their cultures, customs, and religious traditions. I think this type of training should be mandatory and an institution to the foreign affairs of every government."
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