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Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
The interviewer wants to hear what qualities stand out to you in a colleague or leader. They also want to find out how you like to be managed and what kind of personalities you work well with.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Tell the interviewer about your favorite co-worker or boss in a general sense. They want to hear what qualities this person embodied and why you worked so well with them, not how you met them or the role you worked in together. It is worth mentioning if you are describing a particular boss or leader from your experience who was particularly impactful in shaping your career or helping you grow.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
"The best boss that I've ever had acted as both a mentor and a leader for myself and my team. He was available to answer questions and provide advice and stayed up to date on what was new in the industry to develop us all further."

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