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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.
Being able to swivel the focus of your project is a necessary skill for success in most careers. This question aims to assess your skill level regarding your flexibility and how easily you can adapt and shift gears. Your success in doing so will speak to your emotional intelligence and ability to think quickly on your feet. Conversely, an inability to adapt can result in task paralysis and a loss of productivity. Talk to the interviewer about a time when a significant change occurred on a project. Share how you handled the implementation of the new information.

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"I had a large project last month that was nearly complete when the client called to say that the dimensions provided were incorrect. Because of this, our team had to redo the entire proposal. It took us an additional four days of work, but, in the end, the client was delighted with our work, and it resulted in new opportunities with them."

Kimberly is a freelance writer and editor with a decade of experience in the education field, including her time as a pre-kindergarten teacher.
"Last year, we saw new federal regulations that affected 80% of our ongoing projects. We had to adjust our plans quickly; however, we were able to deliver a timely product that met federal regulations."

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