What types of industries have your previous projects focused on?
Zillow places a lot of emphasis on innovation and future leaders. So, your interviewer is trying to paint a broader picture of your transferable skills. Give them a better idea of what you will bring to Zillow, and what your past professional experience in industries unrelated to Zillow's could lend to their teams.
"The bulk of my career has been within the banking and finance industry. This experience will help me with online property listing and real estate services because I understand a lot of the industry jargon surrounding mortgages and lending. Also, I am well versed in the confidentiality, and security needs that come with building a platform that deals with sensitive transactions and large purchases."
"My previous projects have focused on the healthcare and medical industry. I believe there are a lot of transferable skills between healthcare and real estate. These include the sensitivity of the information stored, the high-stakes present in both industries, and the complexity behind the data. I am eager to learn everything that I can about Zillow and your platform."
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I have extensive knowledge of Salary Survey and Compensation Management software. I consider myself to be well versed in technology and having a good understanding of software products.
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Your response shows a clear understanding of various types of technology products. You may wish to consider highlighting any transferrable skills you've gained, which could potentially align with the role you're interviewing for.
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