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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
As Workday advertises on their careers page on their website, "A university degree isn't the only path to a meaningful career. If you've completed a coding boot camp, graduated from community college, finished a vocational training program, or developed your skills in other ways, there's a place for you at Workday." So don't be intimidated by this question if it arises. Your interviewer likely has a clear idea of your educational background from your resume. They are asking you to take a few minutes to bring the experience to life for them and describe what you learned from that formative experience.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"While reading through your iOS Developer job posting, I was pleased to see that you are seeking 3-5 years of experience with preferred education in software engineering. I completed my Bachelor of Software Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2014. During that time, I specialized in Software Analysis. I graduated with a 3.99 GPA at the top of my class."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I recently completed a few certificates in software development, which are listed fully on my resume. I also have on-the-job training and certifications, all listed on my resume. I noticed you do not require a specific degree for the iOS Developer position but instead focus more on years of experience, the ability to deliver clean code, and skills in HTTP, HTML, and JSON. I am confident in my abilities in all of these areas mentioned."

Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
Since Workday specializes in cloud-based software, you will be required to have experience and knowledge in computer sciences or a related topic if applying for a role in technical operations, product development, or the like. Your response should be focused and purposeful. Communicate a pattern of interests and skills related to the position in question. Consider your response to this question as a commercial that sells your autobiography. Provide an answer that includes information about where you grew up, where you went to school, your initial work experience, additional education, special training, where you are now, and what you intend to do next. Discuss the strengths gained during your post-secondary training and how you plan to utilize them in your new position with Workday.

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 graduated with a bachelor's in business management. I worked in grocery retail, supervising a crew of 45 people for five years. I have strong project management skills and feel I meet all the qualifications of the program manager position."

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