software, they began to change the way they were doing
things. My last boss shared his schedule with me each day,
and I was able to jump in when needed. He really praised
me for helping him improve his organizational skills.”
■“Everybody has his or her own way of working. I am very
organized in my work life and have a very organized filing
system. Others are more interested in results than they are
the details of keeping track. I have been a very valued sup-
port person because of my keen organizational ability and
my ability to keep the work grounded when there is a
problem.”
■“One of my strengths is working with all kinds of people. I
simply adjust my style to meet their needs. Whether it’s
planning or doing, I offer my strengths in a way that is very
nonthreatening to the people I am working with. I would
never want people to feel that I am judging their work
because they do not have the same way of organizing that
I have. I like to help, not judge.”
“Your résumé states that you are organized. How
would you describe your organizational style?”
■“My coworkers would tell you that they call me ‘Ms.
Organized,’ because I always have a schedule and a plan.
I have to admit that I prefer to plan and not be rushed.
I can also adapt quickly and change my plans if I have to,
but I like to start out with a plan to begin the day.”
■“I have a very organized system that I can access any
information that I require to do my job. I’ve always been
a very organized and detail-oriented person. My bosses
have rewarded me when my skills have saved them
from making the wrong decision because of a lack of
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