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Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
This question is just unexpected enough to be intentionally disarming. The interviewers are digging to learn a bit more about who you are as a person, and an unexpected question will hopefully lead to an honest and interesting answer. Be prepared for some sort of 'unexpected' question, particularly because they can be used to see how well and how quickly you adapt and respond. Be sure to pick a book that you know well, not just a book that you think might sound good. The last thing you want is to accidentally choose a book that has a meaning you aren't aware of! Draw connections to keep the meaning from being misconstrued.
Clara is a career coaching expert and has supported individuals landing positions in education, non-profit, corporate, and beyond.
"I would have to choose The Ancient One by T. A. Barron. I read this book when I was in middle school, and I connected with it instantly. It's about a young woman who travels and finds herself in an ancient, untouched forest. I don't want to ruin the plot for you, but essentially the main character becomes deeply connected to the history of the place and people, and she learns a great deal from the experience. I often feel most at home when I am traveling to new places, particularly when they are steeped in history. I feel oddly connected to the past and value what I can learn from it."
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