If you don't have much, focus on what you have and the steps you are taking to gain more. Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are key. A. Opportunity for advancement, finding work to fit your skills, moving, downsizing, changing careers are all legitimate answers. If you were fired or hated your job, do not bad-mouth the job, the company, or your supervisor. Talk about the positive first, then the lack of communication and what you learned from it that has improved your performance and outlook.
Great people fail often, but they use failure to learn and improve their performance.
Your Style and Personality Q 27. A. Keep it honest and positive. Remember this is not necessarily how you would describe yourself. Your friends may see your fun and quirks while your supervisor might see your dedication and adaptability. A. Consider the job.