Posted on Jun 28, 2016
COL Mikel J. Burroughs
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This was an old post here on RallyPoint, but it's still a great question today RP Members. Let's give it another shot for the new Connections out there!

If you were ask this question during an interview what would your answer be?

Let's get some real participation here for those active service members getting ready to transition, so they have this in their tool kit. This is just one of the top interview questions potential Employers could ask you.

Let's see what we can get from all the RallyPoint Membgers on this one!

What is that one key word that will make you stand out above the rest of the competition?

Think about it - this is a big question!
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CPO Mark Lovelace, CSP
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Skeptical. (That an employer would be concerned about a one-word description)
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SPC Adam Shaw
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EPIC...
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SPC Adam Shaw Thanks for sharing!
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
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Persistent!
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs As you noted Colonel during your last ‘ride’ to California in July, 2019, I have aged, the ‘persistent’ attitude remains ingrained in my soul! It will happen - maybe a little later than in yesteryear.
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SSG Derrick L. Lewis MBA, C-HRM
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PVT Mark Zehner
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I'm on a disability from police and fire. I was lucky wounded warrior project needed veterans or I'd still be unemployed. One word I'd have to pick would be "anything"! I'm not afraid to do anything or work any hours!
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MSG Readiness Nco
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Myself, I would say driven.. Others have called me passionate about my job
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TSgt Joe C.
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Loyal and passionate.
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TSgt Joe C. Great attributes!
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SGT Tracey "Tra" Cooper-Harris
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Adaptable. As things change, can you work with new ideas and improvise, adapt, and overcome the challenges change brings? Adaptability covers teach-ability, flexibility, and resiliency.
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SGT Tracey "Tra" Cooper-Harris Great Description! Thanks
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PO1 Tony Holland
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effective
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SGT Automations Nco
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Determined.
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SGT (Join to see) Always a good trait to have - keep that focus!
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