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program. Since I already had the skills, they agreed to let me
bring the program online for a six-month experimental period.
Well, within one month I was able to produce dramatic results for
my supervisor and management - we reduced editing time by 60
percent and errors by 20 percent. Management immediately
invested in several other editing programs which saved the company
near8 $40,000 in fieelaiice editingjies during thejrstyear. 1,712
now in charge of managing our new computerized programs, which
involves training employees, customizing programs, and updating
sofiware. Even with my new responsibilities, I still do a lot of
editing. The job is now morejim, and Ijiel much more productive.
It’s now an exciting job that is very important to the overall
operation of the coinpay.

Accomplish men ts and Work Style

What is your greatest strength?

This question should be answered with a skull and accom-
plishment that is directly related to the employer’s needs. Avoid
strengths that tend to emphasize your personal characteristics,
such as your values or attitudes. Instead, focus on those things
you both do well and enjoy doing related to your experience and
qualifications. We especially like strengths that indicate your
capacity to adapt and learn in new work settings. For example,

I’ve always adapted well to new work situations with a great deal
afenerlly, drive, and initiative. I like taking on new challenges and
working with people who have clear goals in mind, But 17m not
just a “starter” who gets bored after the “new” becomes “routine. ”
I like getting things started and seeing them to the very end. I guess
I would say my greatest strength is keeping focused on what needs
to be done, and then doing it.

What is your greatest weakness?

Be careful with this question. This is not the time to confess a
weakness that can be interpreted as a negative and thus dis-