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Question 17 of 25 for our CAD Drafter Mock Interview

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Question 17 of 25

How would your past employers describe you?

Interviewers ask this question to see if you are able to build positive and meaningful professional relationships. If you are asked this question, it means your work personality and potential for camaraderie could factor into your decision-making process. When you can confidently say that your current, or previous employer, sees you as a valuable team member, the person interviewing you may see potential in you as someone easy to get along with well at work.

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  • 17. How would your past employers describe you?

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Interviewers ask this question to see if you are able to build positive and meaningful professional relationships. If you are asked this question, it means your work personality and potential for camaraderie could factor into your decision-making process. When you can confidently say that your current, or previous employer, sees you as a valuable team member, the person interviewing you may see potential in you as someone easy to get along with well at work.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 4th, 2022

      How to Answer

      This is your chance to use the words of others to talk about your own positive traits. Try paraphrasing a recent positive performance review to make it easier to talk about yourself. Another way to do this is to start off with the story and conclude it with how your boss or coworkers would describe you.

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 4th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "I am able to work with other drafters and share projects whenever it is required of me. Currently, our team of CAD drafters share the workload, and I find it really helpful to be able to bounce ideas off of other talented drafters who understand the project as well."

      Written by Rachelle Enns

      2nd Answer Example

      "During my last performance review, my employer gave me a five out of five rating. He said that since I started with the company five years ago, I have shown an impressive amount of growth. In the review, he also mentioned that I was next in line for a managerial role at the company."

      Written by Sue Oberliesen on January 4th, 2022