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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.
"My early career as a server taught me great work ethic, the importance of active listening, memorization, and positively shaped my communication skills. I look forward to applying these skills to this role with your company."

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.
"Every position that I have held has built upon the previous, in the form of bigger responsibilities and also more significant problems to solve. My first job was as a dishwasher where I thought up a system that made my dishwashing 30% faster, causing less stress on the kitchen and of course - making my job easier. As a Production Manager, I still look for ways to increase productivity."

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.
"Early in my career, I was a bartender at a busy club. I had to ensure that customers were taken care of promptly, given the right amount of change, handed the correct drink order - all with a smile on my face! That lesson in multi-tasking, while maintaining a positive attitude, has remained with me all through my retail sales career. Boxing Day, Black Friday, and Door Crashers? No problem!"

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.
"My very first job was a paper route when I was just ten years old. I would get up at 6 AM, rain or shine, and deliver my papers. My end goal was to buy a new bike for myself. I reached my goal and quit my job immediately after, funny enough. The idea of it all is that I, already at the age of 10, understood goal setting. I still set timed goals for myself on projects and am very headstrong when it comes to meeting those goals."

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.
"My first sales job was a door-to-door position selling novelty items to offices. Yes, it was as awful as it sounds. We would meet as a group, and the team lead would cram us all into the company car, drive us to a heavily saturated business park, and we would split up, going door-to-door. Most of the time I was yelled at and rejected, but then the odd sale would save my day. This position taught me grit and courage - two characteristics that I still bring to work with me every day."

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.
"The most memorable early work experience that I have was the summer, between my Grade 10 and 11 years, working as a camp counselor for my church's summer camp. The kids were so out of control, and I just wanted to go home. I remember calling my dad, telling him I couldn't do it. He told me that I needed to finish what I started and that the kids were counting on me to make their week great. He was right! I made the best of it and still keep his wise words in mind, even on the toughest days as a teacher. These kids count on me to deliver my best, every day."

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Perhaps you started working at an early age, allowing you to learn valuable lessons sooner than most. Maybe you have held some tough jobs while putting yourself through University. Many hiring managers agree that the best employees are ones with 'grit,' who have held a 'dirty job' or two in their lives. Talk to the interviewer about your early work experience and how it will benefit you in this specific role.

Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"I have been working since I was just 14 years old. My first job was as a shop hand for my father who was a mechanic. I had to sweep, clean, greet customers and order parts. It was a great way for me to get my hands dirty and I was taught excellent customer service skills from an early age. Everything that I learned during that time has helped me to stay grounded and humble in my executive career."

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As I said, I learned the power of empowerment at the childhood stage while working in my father's business. I will empower all the unique hearts/minds on the team and utilize their passion for the bigger purpose. The other thing I learned was around commitment and improving productivity, which I believe is the key to be successful in any role.

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Good! It sounds as though you have some excellent mindset-based approaches that should benefit any team.
"I learned the power of empowerment at a young age while working in my father's business. Taking these skills, I will empower all the unique hearts and minds of the team to utilize their passion for a bigger purpose. In my earlier career, I learned a great deal around commitment and improving productivity, which I believe is one of the most prominent keys to success in any role."
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Absolutely! I am a former cast member. I have previous experience working with Disney Company. I gained customer service experience, know the quality standards, and understand what the company and clients expect from me.

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Great response! Your previous experiences align well with the requirements of this role.
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I learned at my very first job to have a voice. I didn't like my job after 3 months. I didn't have a mentor or a coach to help me. So I did what I thought you were supposed to do. I walked into my mgrs office and quit. They were shocked. I was doing my job great. Etc... they sat me down and explained that is not how it worked in corporate America. You don't like your job? Why? You can do more? There is a process. You speak up. You are right...A lot. Learn, be curious. Think big. All while being customer obsessed.
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What experience and skills have you gained so far in your career? What have you accomplished? Discuss this and explain to the interviewer how these skills, accomplishments, and so on will help you succeed in this new role.
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