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In fact, I did go through a career change seven years ago. I used to
be a high school teacher. However, after eight years in the class-
room I thought it was time to do soriiething else with my life. In the
process of identifiing career alternatives, I conducted a sey
assessnient in which I learned I was perhaps best suited for a
career in sales. It was another form of teaching, but in sales I got
immediate feedback and saw results. I’ve never regretted making
the change, and I’ve really enjoyed my last seveiiyems in sales. I
plan to continue in sales.

Other Questions

w Tell me about yourself.

This is not the time to outline your biography from childhood
to the present. Concentrate on your skulls and experience, with
special reference to accomplishments that relate to the needs of
the employer. Talk about your strengths. Anticipate this type of
question as you prepare for the interview by listing

w five of your outstanding personal qualities as they
relate to the work setting

five of your strongest skulls that relate to the job

five positive work-related accomplishments

Try to remember the points you have identified so you can
respond to this or a similar question, but don’t try to memorize
what you say about each one - just talk about it naturally.

What do you know about our company?

Of course you have done your research on any company you
interview with and you lmow what they do, how long they have
been in business, how large the company is, as well as whether
they are growing, stagnant, or declining. Your answer should be
brief but indicate you do lmow about them. If you can cite