Career Talk: Learn - Grow - Thrive

Answering Your Questions - How To Answer An Interview Question + Leadership But No Degree


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Question 1:  How to answer the interview question: Detail your greatest achievements in the last 5 years and how they relate to this position 

  • List out your biggest struggles in the last 5 years 
  • What did you have to do to overcome those struggles 
  • What did you learn 
  • Review your annual reviews 
  • Ask colleagues about team project achievements 
  • How does it relate?

    • Unless you're switching career paths it should directly relate 
    • Even if you are switching, you will have cross over 
    • Question 2: Been in OEM for 35+ years but no degree, however strong leadership experience, most companies require a degree 

      • Create a targeted list of companies you'd like to work for 
      • Make another list of companies that are hiring for your type of roles 
      • Focus on your leadership experience 
      • Reach out to recruiters and possible hiring managers 
      • If there are any certifications or programs completed for the job include those on your resume 
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