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  • Mar 29, 2009, 04:22 AM
    Angiekj
    Life changing event
    Tell us about a life-changing event. (how do I answer to this qns?)
  • May 27, 2009, 10:24 AM
    dontknownuthin

    I'm not crazy about this question either because if I"m thinking life-changing events, I'm typically going to think of personal events -which I would not bring up in an interview.

    Pick something that's not too personal but which gives you the opportunity to bring up strengths, as in, "it taught me... " Perhaps it was an opportunity to be an exchange student, or to serve in a volunteer position, or the opportunity to go to college, or meeting a very influential mentor-role person in your life.

    I think if you use something really personal like "becoming the father of my daughter, of course, changed my life the most... " then tie it back to the job such as, "I was responsible before, but having a child depend on me really pushed me to another level in terms of wanting to do well in my career and provide well for my family".

    I would approach this a little backwards - think what you want to tell them about you, and then think of a life-changing event which will allow you to bring that point up in the conversation.
  • May 27, 2009, 06:08 PM
    Clough

    Hi, Angiekj!

    What sort of job is this for, please? I've never been asked that question in an interview. However, if I was, I would want to pick out the event and answer in the way that would best enable me to sell myself and obtain the position for which I was applying.

    Thanks!
  • May 27, 2009, 08:02 PM
    dawgsnkats

    Like any other interview question the answer should cite an event and how you reacted, recovered, learned and prospered from it. As an example, I got fired from a fast food restaurant when I was 16 because I was late two mornings in a row. It changed my life because I have been punctual and present for work ever since that event. So much to the point, I won an "Iron Man" award for least amount of tardiness and absence from work. Now that is a simple example, but you can see the point. Death, divorce, child birth, injury, poverty, college graduation, marriage-these are the type of life changing events to key on and be sure to answer them with the associated success. Good luck!

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