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Talk about a time you showed initiative at work. Describe the situation, your actions, and the outcome.

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Kevin Downey
Kevin Downey

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.

This question evaluates how driven you are to further your career and development. Someone who consistently goes above and beyond in their work performance, and makes going the extra mile their standard, is someone who has the drive and motivation to further their career. These individuals recognize that their success and that of the team are intrinsically united. When volunteers are needed to perform a difficult or less desirable task, someone who recognizes the greater need and shows initiative. Someone who sees a member of their team struggle and helps them with a growth opportunity does so for the benefit.

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