Job Interview Q&A for prospective employerWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for a job primarily in the field of management with a focus on the customer relations market. I am also looking to explore creative opportunities in the field of journalism that require proficient English writing abilities. Overall, I'm searching for a position that will not only allow me the ability to make the most of my professional talents, but challenge me to expand upon them. What nationality are you? I am an American citizen with a cultural heritage of Italian and Irish. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Currently my native English tongue is English. I do have a very basic knowledge of Spanish, French and Korean languages. I am always open to developing knowledge of any foreign languages necessary to be an asset in my professional environment. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am interested in working in the Areas of Western Europe with a focus on Germany and the Czech Republic. Both counties process an aggressive approach to global development and I would like to be a part of that vision. The cultural landscape of the region is also a big draw for me and would serve as quite an inspiration on personally and professionally. What countries have you worked in? I have worked in the United States and South Korea. My management and training experience was gained in the United States where I headed up a call center for the Autotrader.com. Currently I am working as an English language instructor in Gwangju South Korea at a private language academy. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I have a visa to work in the United States and South Korea currently. What field do you currently work in? I am currently working in the education field as an English language instructor for elementary and middle school students. What fields have you worked in before? I have had the opportunity to work in the following fields throughout my career; -customer service -retail sales -corporate training -marketing/promotions -web site design -food services -health and fitness -documentations What qualifications do you hold? I hold a BS in Business Management from the University of Phoenix, graduated 2007. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? I consider skills to be a greater asset in real world application. While formal education can certainly set the framework for development. The inherent skills that one possesses can create tangible results as opposed to just looking good on paper. i do however believe that in many cases an individual with a solid blend of the two will be a more dependable long term employee who can continue to grow. Describe the benefits of working with others No one person can do it all alone. The ability to work with others and draw from a pool of knowledge not only strengthens the efficiency and productivity of the team, but works to build onto the individual members knowledge base that can be implemented in future projects. Additionally, we all have unique experiences and skills that should be utilized as part of the whole. Its the companies that can leverage this concept most often that find continued success. Describe the benefits of working alone In certain circumstances working alone can be a benefit. Driven individuals can often have difficulties working together, thus taking away from progress. Also, the challenge of completing a task independently can often be used as a positive source of motivation. What was your worst working experience? My worst working experiences have been when I have had the misfortune of having to fire an individual. On one particular occasion this happened to be extremely difficult as the employees termination was the result of a performance review. I had invested a lot of effort into the individual to improve their productivity but in the end it was not enough and I felt somewhat responsible for the end result. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? In my career I have learned that it is imperative to take criticims constructively and learn to listen before you act. By doing this I have seen much success as a manager by being able to truly understand my employees and the full scope of every situation at hand while continuing to grow my knowledge of the business. What unique skills do you have? I possess the unique ability to maintain a cool head under extreme pressure. By doing this in the past, I have been able to diffuse multiple difficult situations with employees and customers by not letting my emotions get in the way of my critical thinking. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? A dream job for me would be a situation where I could assert all my skills and talents as often as possible to benefit the team. I think like anyone else, if I knew that I was truly better than anyone else at what I did for a living, then it would be a dream job. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting aspects of my field are the dynamics of communication and the ability to adapt. Between the employees that i work with and the customers, the challenge to adapt my style to develop the best lines of communication to get jobs done is very interesting to me. Another interesting facet to my work is the psychological appeal necessary to create the business opportunities you are looking for. Everyone has an agenda and its the ability to focus in on what that is and really appeal to it that separates success from failure. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Paperwork is never fun but a necessary evil in any job. I leverage my high level use of technology to streamline the process and make the work completion more efficient. Why should a company hire you? I'm a humble individual but I know exactly how much skill and professionalism I can bring to a business. My ability to be an effective communicator in the workplace and in the field is what separates me from any other talent available. I have the drive and the knowledge to enable any team I am a part of the growth necessary to bring theoretical success into reality. How can potential employers contact you? Contact me anytime via email at Ajdamiano@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration. | 
