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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.
Every place of employment will have it's challenges. Talk to the interviewer about a specific issue that you were able to overcome in your previous role. Be sure to remain positive. Avoid complaining or saying negative things about your previous employer or co-workers.

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.
"In my most recent position we had an ongoing concern with our equipment breaking down quite often. We found that the maintenance cycles were not frequent enough. I offered to complete a maintenance plan that would be followed carefully for 90 days. This plan ended up being implemented permanently because it decreased our breakdowns by 43%."

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