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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Your interviewer wants to know what kind of risk-taker you are. Your answer could tell them how informed and resourceful you are and whether you think outside of the box. Your approach to taking risks could also let them know whether they can trust you with making big decisions surrounding the company's reputation, resources, and assets. So when answering this question, talk about how engaged you are and how informed you are. Talk about your approach to your work and the systems and processes you develop to ensure better outcomes.

Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I pride myself on being an active listener, and on having a thorough understanding of what might be considered a gamble versus a calculated risk. In high-pressure situations, I am driven to rise to a challenge and want to be that hero who saves the day. But, I also never gamble on something unless I am absolutely certain the odds are strongly in my favor. So, when it comes to deciding which is the better approach, taking measured action versus no action at all, I would say I tap into every resource at my disposal, quickly assess all of my options, and take every precaution to make sure I don't jeopardize the interests of my company or superiors. And then, I take action."

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