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Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?
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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.
If you work for a larger company, you may have been asked to work on a project with teams from other departments. Your ability to work with cross-functional teams will prove as an asset to your potential employer, especially if they are a larger organization. Share any challenges that came up and what you learned from the experience.
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 am regularly exposed to cross-functional teamwork in my current position. I believe that when expectations are communicated clearly from the beginning, a cross-functional team project can be very successful. I go into these types of projects with an understanding that everyone has their own strengths and limitations based on their expertise and job function."
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 have worked in a cross-functional setting for many years. Primarily with the HR department and the Accounting department. Clear communication is key when collaborating with different teams. Clarity in expectations is of huge importance."
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Yes, for many years. Primarily with Sales, Provider Relations & the Billing team. Clear communication & clear expectations are key when collaborating with different teams.
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It's great that you added the details regarding which departments you are used to collaborating with the most. It sounds as though these were harmonious collaborations.
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