How do you define the job?

A salesperson helps customers find the right product to solve a problem. It could be simple, like needing a new pair of running shoes or complex like ordering a textbook for a group of college students.

How many years of experience have you had in sales?

I started teaching English when I was 18 years old. I taught a Japanese martial artist visiting Montreal during his gap year. But it wasn't until 1995 that that I got my first job teaching overseas. In total, I taught in Korea for 5 years, at a language institute from 1995 to 1997 and then at two universities from 2002 until 2005. At the college level in and around Montreal, I have taught college ESL for about 17 years. But I have been working at my current college for just 13 years

Describe your prior experience as a teacher?

I started working as a teacher doing private lessons, but that didn't last long. Otherwise, I have taught at language schools in Quebec, B.C, and abroad. I have also taught at universities in Canada and South Korea. But most of my experience has been teaching in and around Montreal at various the junior colleges.

What was your earliest work experience?

My first job was delivering newspapers in my neighbourhood.

How did you motivate an underperforming team to achieve its goals?

I once had to work with a partner to create a project for a school assignment. We split the task in two. After we met to show our work, it was clear that my half of the project was very well developed compared to my partner's contribution. The next time we met, my partner had exceeded expectations. Why? He explained that my contribution inspired him to do more.

When have you worked in a team before?

I worked with a team at Ahuntsic College in 2020. We developed a project.

What kind of environment do you feel most comfortable?

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