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running the publication. I didn 't know anything about publishing
either, but I understood marketing, so I read and talked to people
and learned what I needed to know. At the end ofthejrstyear the
publication was running in the black, and by the end ofthe second
year we had increased our subscriber base by over 300%.

. Are you a good time manager?

Time is one of the most precious commodities you have, and
once squandered it can never be regained. Interviewers seek
employees who set goals, prioritize tasks, and use time wisely:

I consistentEy meet deadlines. When circuinstances beyond my
control interfere, I re-prioritize my tasks as well as those ofmy staff
so we can get right back on track.

Then cite examples from your experience to support your claim
that you are a good time manager.

Motivation

What is the most important thing you've learned
from the jobs you've held?

Try to combine tasldslull elements with interpersonal elements.
Or if you are interviewing for a job utilizing different skulls than
those used on your present and recent jobs, stress the people
skulls you've learned -whether it's to manage in a style that gets
things done while maintaining good esprit de corps or learning
to follow directions and work cooperatively with co-workers.

Why should we hire you?

This is often considered to be the luzee-bender - it brings you to
your knees before the employer who wants to know your real
motivations for seelung employment with him. However, this
should be one of the easiest questions to answer given the
principles we previously discussed. You should stress how your