How to Answer: What skills did you learn in your most recent position that will help you in this new role?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Marketing Communications Manager job interview.
5. What skills did you learn in your most recent position that will help you in this new role?
How to Answer
Before answering this question, you need to know which critical skills are a 'must-have' in this Marketing Communications Manager role. Review the job description, compare it to your most recent job, and give examples that demonstrate your competency in these areas.
For instance, if the interviewing company is looking for someone with experience in a particular technology, talk about how you learned the details of this technology in your past job. If the company is looking for someone with excellent client-facing skills, give an example of how you learned to meet clients' needs in your last role by listening and positively communicating with them.
Written by Rachelle Enns on February 12th, 2021
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"In my current role, I grew my pitching and presentation skills an immense amount. I was pretty good at pitch work previously, but the amount of training I have gained in seeing the need and identifying the pain points of my clients has been incredible. I look forward to taking this knowledge and applying it to this communications role with your company."
Written by Rachelle Enns on February 12th, 2021
Answer Example
"I've been in both inbound and outbound marketing, in my current role, I plan the entire communication strategy, in collaboration with the owner of the business. Because it's such a small business, and because of my hand in the entire marketing strategy, I feel as though I am equipped to jump in just about any role in the company."
Written by Rachelle Enns on February 12th, 2021
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One of the most important skills is how to create and execute effective marketing campaigns. This skill will come in handy as a communications marketing specialist. I will need to develop and implement campaigns that will reach the students and promote the career center services & events.
Another skill that has been useful is event planning and promotion. I have been able to use my organizational skills and attention to detail to help manage website content, write and post promotional material, and coordinate events.
Finally, I have also learned how to supervise and collaborate with others to ensure that tasks are completed on time and within budget. This has been an essential skill in managing the team and ensuring that our goals are met.
Overall, the skills I learned as a marketer have been invaluable in helping me transition into this new role."
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