"I'm fairly confident they'd say I am extremely curious, and when I am not asking questions, I am actively listening. They say I am constantly tuned in, and that I am always in-the-know, and relied upon by my teams as a trusted resource of information who is transparent at all times. They say I am a team player, with a positive personality, and a good attitude, am approachable, light-hearted, confident, friendly, and a go-getter. I also brought a list of references who will attest to this as well."

Take note of all the defining qualities and personality traits Zalando uses to describe their teams. After spending time on their jobs site, you'll notice they use terms, such as ambitious, open-minded, respectful, kind, and collaborative. Then, reflect on the remarks your previous coworkers have made about you or your character, and revisit the comments made in your previous performance reviews. Then take note of the ways in which those align with how Zalando sees the people that define their company.

"We are united in our ambitious entrepreneurial spirit and love of collaboration. We respect each other's differences, as open-mindedness, mutual respect, and kindness are essential traits in the people who thrive in our teams. There is no space for big egos or micromanagement."