"I have worked for several small companies where the employees wore many hats. I enjoyed this experience because it allowed me to learn new skills outside of my profession as an information security manager. This helped me grow my portfolio of skills and contributed to the companies' success. In one case, I was asked to attend a trade show to research new information security products from a technical perspective. Even though I had no experience in this area, I accepted the assignment with enthusiasm. Attending the show and interfacing with the suppliers taught me a great deal about how products are developed and marketed, which helped me evaluate new product features and make recommendations for adopting them to our management team."