🚀 I help companies hire Senior Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical...) across Canada 🔌🛠️🦾
"I" vs. "We" in Interview Responses... During interviews, the choice between "I" and "We" can make a big difference in how you're perceived. 🤝 "I" 🙋♂️ highlights your individual strengths, responsibilities, and accomplishments. Use it to showcase your skills and leadership. "We" 👥 emphasizes collaboration and teamwork. Use it to demonstrate your ability to work effectively with others. From experience, Hiring Managers often notice when candidates say "we" too much in an interview, questioning whether the candidate's experience and skills are strong or if they were carried by the team. 📝 Tip: Balance is key! Knowing when to use "I" vs. "We" can show you're both a strong individual contributor and a valuable team player. Adapt your responses to the context of the question and the role you're applying for. Good luck on your next interview! 💼✨ #DefineHR #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #JobSearch
Mason McIntyre
5mo
Great advice Merissa Campbell, CPHR!
Dominic Leoligao
5mo
Very informative Merissa Campbell, CPHR Thanks
10+ years of experience in Ammonia, Urea, and Nitric Acid, in Process Engineering, Process Safety Management, and Environmental roles.
5moI’ve found a good way to balance it is to talk about what the team goal was and what you specifically did that was important to that team’s success. It allows you to showcase that you can collaborate on a team but still emphasize what your skills are!