Office Administrator Mock Interview
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Question 24 of 30
What tactics in the past have you employed to keep a close watch on competition?
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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 is revealing that their company values keeping an eye on their competitors and wants to see if you have experience that will help them continue to monitor their competition. They are looking for specific examples that you would employ on the job if you are hired.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Provide the interviewer specific examples of how you have monitored competitors in your past employment. If you do not have experience, let the interviewer know that and provide examples of how you imagine you may go about it, but be sure to add that you are a quick learner!
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
Be sure to keep your answer professional. There is a clear divide between keeping an eye on competitors and crossing legal lines. Every response you provide in an interview setting should remain squarely on the discovery and legal side of the line.
Jenna has 6 years of in-house and agency recruiting experience for roles in the consumer packaged goods and adult beverage industries.
"In the past, I have kept an eye on competitors on a national scale by staying up to date on industry trends, forecasts, and major names in our field. For more local competitors, I chat with clients to see what they are experiencing in the market. I ensure that we are price matching and providing deals as needed to keep our clients loyal."
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