Power 영어인터뷰, Paul Mun

I graduated with a degree in English Literature and Language.

I attended the Yonsei Unversity from 1996 to 2000.

   

I arbitrated a wage dispute with the labor union.

   

I arranged for the board meetings to be held off-site.

   

I attained a high level position within the company.

   

I have always blended well with other co-workers in the past.

   

I brought a lot of enthusiasm to the team members.

   

I built that department from scratch.

   

I carried out my assignment brilliantly.

   

I catalogued everything that needs to be done.

   

I classified all of the documents into different subhead.

   

I conceived an idea on how to handle the issue.

   

I conducted some deeper analysis on the product.

   

I constructed a plan to overhaul the department.

   

I contracted the project out to other company.

   

I finished the project on time even though the plan was not very well coordinated.

   

I devised a plan to address the problem.

   

I facilitated the requests of senior management.

   

I formulated the plan to acquire new assets.

   

I instituted some new changes to the corporate policy.

   

I introduced some new ideas at the meeting.

   

I led a large consulting team.

   

I operated independently.

   

I organized the restructuring of the office.

   

The idea originated from me.

   

I perceived that the job offer was sincere.

   

I presented in front of 1000 of my peers.

   

I presided over the first day of the meeting.

   

I was promoted to the top spot.

   

I rectified the problem.

   

We sorted out the problems.

   

The new CEO sparked a lot of interest within my last company.

   

My company was strengthened due to the acquisition of the other company.

   

I took a more systematized approach to solving the problem.

   

We transacted many deals.

   

I transcribed the reports for vice president.

   

I transformed people's ideas about the marketing plan.

   

I tripled the sales revenue within 6 months.

   

I upgrade my skills by attending weekend training courses.

   

I'm very conscientious at expressing my ideas.

   

I have the creative ability to run the department.

   

I prefer to be diplomatic during negotiations.

   

I keep personal criticisms very discreet.

   

I maintain an efficient work space.

   

I'm a methodical worker who takes pride in my work.

   

I'm very personable when meeting new people.

   

I try to be very tactful when dealing with other people's mistakes.

   

I am trustworthy enough to complete the task.

   

Level-headed, 온건한, 분별있는

   

My strengths are my proven record for success and my ability to think out of the box. I am very results-driven and have been able to meet and exceed goals in my past jobs. I am known for my innovative thinking style. As far as weakness, I really enjoy my work, and sometimes I put in too much time. But by being aware of my tendency to overwork, I have learned to pace myself more and work smarter.

   

I'm a people person. I'm good at developing and maintaining relationships.

   

I used to be somewhat disorganized, but eventually this got me into trouble when I missed a meeting I hadn't written down. It was clear that I had to learn how to be more organized. So, I asked a meticulous coworker to teach me how to organize my workspace. In just an hour, we worked out a system that I still use today.

   

Two things: time management and how to find information. Balancing a full course load and several extracurricular activities - not to mention a social life - can be tricky. But if I've learned anything in these four years, it's how to know how much time I have, how much time I need and how to say to those things that aren't necessary for me to do. I've also learned that it's impossible to know everything, so it's more important to be able to think creatively in order to figure out how and where to find the information I need.

   

The books are absolutely fascinating, a combination of meticulous historical fiction and social commentary. I've been recommending them to everyone I know.

   

I'm interested in a position that will allow me to learn this business inside and out, one that will allow me to develop the skills I need to move forward.

   

In doing research about your organizations, I learned that you're a company that really values balance and flexibility for employees, as well as innovation, all of which are important to me. I've done informational interviewing with some of your employees and determined that if an opening came up here, I would apply. I also like the idea of managing more people, a role for which I think I'm really ready.

   

As long as the work is challenging and I have the opportunity to learn and advance, I see no reason to consider leaving.

   

My biggest satisfaction is when I experience growth in a job. When I first started in administration, I had a lot to learn, but through hard work, advice from some good mentors and continuing education, I have come a long way. I have learned to be flexible when possible and to deal with difficult people in a positive manner. I am continuously learning new things either through training or experience.

   

I see the big picture and do what has to be done. And that I always meet deadlines, and if I say I'm going to do something, I do. And, third, I have the ability to focus on what I'm working on - I am not easily distracted.

   

The tighter the deadline, the harder I work. I recently had to work weekends on a rush job. Deadlines aren't movable; my work schedule is, so I just extended myself further to meet the deadlines. Some nights I left as late as midnight, but we made it on time. I may make a mistake in a rush job, but I try hard to work smart and fast. This is what I find most challenging about this work.

   

I've set some goals for myself and my career, and unfortunately, I'm at a standstill in my current situation. I have begun to explore options available before I spend too much time in a job where I cannot advance. My goal is to continue to improve myself so that I can eventually be an HRD specialist.

   

I have a lot of respect for the work she does, and I learned a great deal from her.

   

I think it's impossible to know where I'll be five years from now, given how fast the business landscape is changing. I do know, however, that I will have kept on developing skills and expertise, probably in this industry, and that I will have positioned myself to be tapped for positions of responsibility.

   

I have very high standards for myself. Since as far back as I can remember, I have had a desire to do things better and compete against specific standards of excellence. I even compete against myself sometimes. At one company, I was told the solution to a product development problem I had envisioned could not be done. I consulted additional experts and kept searching until I found a way it could be done. I thrive on obstacles and challenges.

   

There was an incident regarding the appointment of a director from the outside. There were hard feelings among some internal contenders who were passed over. I had to take a hard stand, although an unpopular one. I talked to the individuals who were involved one-on-one. It took some convincing, but I was able to persuade them the risk made sense. Although it is not my preferred style, I had to exercise my authority and go against popular opinion. I have to admit, there were some tough days to live through at the time, and I had some doubts in my ability to deal with it. But I firmly believed I knew what was best for the long haul. As it turned out, I was right.

   

Each department contributed from a different perspective, and the interactions between all of us really exciting and motivating, resulting in a great success.

   

   

I enjoyed working in groups. Although some projects may take a little longer when several people have to reach a consensus, I believe the result is always better when you can benefit from several people's ideas. I've found that when I work in groups, I'm usually the person who makes sure the work gets finished - the detail person, the person who ties up all the loose ends and who sees the thing through.

   

Even though my boss and I set goals at the beginning of each year, I attempt to go beyond what is expected of me.

   

Whether my boss is in town or not, I always keep busy, but when my boss is gone, my routine changes and I'm able to do proactive projects. For example, I took all the files, one section at a time, and put them on the computer. There were hundreds of files and it took a lot of hours, but it has really paid off. Now, when my boss is going out of town I can load files on USB keys or his laptop, and he doesn't have to worry about the prospect of losing files. He was thrilled with my extra efforts.

   

For the past eight years, I have been working in human resources. I have solid understanding of HR procedures because of a certificate program I completed. I'm very tolerant of people and have been told that this is one of my strength. I feel I have a lot to offer as a team member.

   

I have 10 years of human resources experience, working for several companies. For the past two years, I have been working in the biotech industry. I have excellent communication skills and have written policies and procedures for the last two companies I worked for. I am a team player and have great interpersonal skills. I thrive on challenge and work well in high-stress environments.

   

Being productive, busy and available are the main responsibilities of a human resources professional. If there are no problems to be handled, proactive work can be done. I like learning new things, and I am always looking for new ways to work smarter. I am really interested in finding challenge in my work.