How to Answer: Tell me about your post-secondary education and how you feel it prepared you for this position.
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Territory Sales Manager job interview.
1. Tell me about your post-secondary education and how you feel it prepared you for this position.
How to Answer
Ensure to review the job posting before the interview to familiarize yourself with the educational requirements for this role.
Answer this question by mentioning your degrees and certifications that you have, by putting emphasis on those that are relevant to the position you applied for. Should you hold one or several of the preferred educational
qualifications listed on the job posting, tell the interviewer you directly meet the educational qualifications, making you a great candidate for this role - and this is an opportunity for the interviewer to see you did your due diligence before the interview. Alternatively, simply tell the interviewer why you believe your education has prepared you for this role.
Answer Example
"I read on your job posting that one of your preferred educational qualifications is a bachelor's degree. As you can see on my resume, I hold a Bachelor's degree in (X) from (X university), granted in (X year). I also have a Sales Certificate, which I am positive will be highly beneficial in this role as I have developed my sales skills as a result of the techniques learned in my studies."