Interviewer: Could you briefly tell me about your work history?
Kevin: Sure. After I graduated high school, I got my first job at McDonald’s. I was promoted to manager after two years. Around the same time that I became a manager, I also started attending classes at the local college. In 2009, I got my bachelor’s degree in marketing, and I left my position at McDonald’s and I started working for Ford Motors in the marketing department. And I have been working there ever since.
Interviewer: Was it difficult to work full time and go to school?
Kevin: To be honest, it was difficult. But I was highly motivated. I knew that I did not want to work in a fast food restaurant for the rest of my life, so I pushed myself every day.
Interviewer: What did you learn from your time as a manager at McDonald’s?
Kevin: I learned a lot and I am grateful to McDonald’s for the opportunity they gave me. During that time, I learned how to deal with all kinds of people. I also learned a lot about time management.
Interviewer: It sounds like you got a lot of good experience.
Patterns and Examples
The first position I held was ____________________. I ____________________. After that, I ____________________. Recently, I ____________________.
- The first position I held was working at a software company as an engineer. I learned a lot about software and the industry. After that, I decided that I would rather work on the business side, so I took a job as a project manager for another software company. Recently, I have been working as the project manager for one of the most successful software products on the market today.
- The first position I held was a sales position at a retail store. I sold household appliances like refrigerators, and I was able to learn a lot about sales. After that, I moved to corporate sales, and I started working as a sales associate for a financial services company. Recently, I have been working as an assistant sales manager at that the same financial services company, and I have met or exceeded all of my sales goals since I started working as an assistant sales manager.
I started my career as ____________________. Then, ____________________. Most recently, ____________________.
- I started my career as a junior engineer at D Auto Company. Then, I moved to ST Auto Company because I was offered a management position. Most recently, I have been working as the head research engineer at F Engine Company.
- I started my career as a salesperson in the chemical industry. Then, I changed my career and became a financial analyst. Most recently, I have been working as a manager at a financial firm.
I ____________________. After that, ____________________.
- I began my career as a sales assistant at ABC Company and I worked there for 5 years. After that, I got a job as a sales manager at XYZ Company, and I have worked there since then.
- I got my first job at ABC Medical Company as a research assistant, and then was promoted to researcher. After that, I became the head of research at XYZ Medical Company.
