Industry Savvy
“What industry experience do you have that qualifies
you to do this job?”
■“My knowledge and experience in this industry
encompasses a total of 10 years. I see real value in my
years of experience with a company that has similar
customers and contacts. I have built strong relationships
throughout my career that will help me hit the ground
running at this company.”
■“I consider myself an expert in the field of data mining. As
you can see from my résumé, I have worked nationally and
internationally as a consultant. I have worked with Fortune
500 companies as well as small start-ups. I have a broad
scope of experience and expertise to pull from to analyze
and solve problems of a broad scope.”
■“I’ve been interested in working for your company for
some time. I have extensive experience in the fashion
industry and know that sales are on the soft side right now
because of economic conditions. I also know that you have
a new product set to launch by the end of the year. I am
interested in becoming a key contributor. I want to be part
of the team that makes this company a stronger contender
in today’s challenging market.”
“What can you bring to this job from your previous
experience?”
■“My extensive experience and educational background
qualify me as an expert. My wide range of experiences
in both the education system as well as the business
sector allow me to have a broader view of how a school
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