Editor Mock Interview
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Question 9 of 39
What motivates you as an Editor?
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Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
The interviewer wants to know if you'll be an engaged, happy, and productive worker inspired to do your very best in that environment. They want to know that you will align with what they believe in and in the values and mission they've established at the company. Providing insight into the forces that motivate you at work can be a window into your personality and work style, thereby helping your interviewers understand you as a person and a potential employee. Think about what you find most gratifying in your past work as an editor. Take some time to consider why you chose this career, and maybe even make a list of all the aspects of previous jobs that excited and energized you the most.
Sue is a Recruiter and Talent Sourcer with over 13 years of experience sourcing and interviewing candidates for a variety of roles and industries, including Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Financial, e-Commerce. She
"I'm driven primarily by my desire to learn new things, both big and small, and take on new roles and responsibilities so that I'm constantly growing as an editor and contributing more to my team and the organization. I believe that the smallest details can make a big difference, even in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Luckily, I genuinely love to exhaustively review, check, confirm, and ensure that nothing slips through the cracks."
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