Tell me about your last job.

The question "Tell me about your last job." is an opportunity for the interviewer to assess your experience, skills, achievements, and work style in a real world context. They want to know what you did in that role, your level of responsibility and accountability, how you interacted with colleagues, and how that experience prepares you for the job you're applying for.

When answering this question, consider the following:

1. Summarize Your Role: Describe your position briefly outlining your primary responsibilities and tasks.

2. Discuss Your Achievements: Share your achievements and successes, be sure to state the impact they had on the organization. Wherever possible, use quantifiable data to underscore your success.

3. Highlight Relevant Skills: Highlight any skills or tools you've used that are directly related to the role you're applying for.

4. Explain the Transition: If possible, describe why you left the role (or why you're planning to leave), emphasizing any positive aspects.

In my last role, I served as a Marketing Manager for XYZ Company, a B2B software company. I was responsible for leading a number of marketing campaigns, organizing promotional events, and managing the digital marketing strategy. During my tenure, I spearheaded a marketing campaign that led to a 30% increase in qualified leads, which ultimately boosted company sales by 15%.

I also introduced and managed the use of a new CRM that increased efficiency in tracking and following up on leads. This was a huge improvement from our previous method, and significantly improved the team’s productivity.

I decided to leave in pursuit of a bigger challenge, ideally at a larger company, which is why I'm here talking to you today.

At my last job, I was a Business Analyst at ABC Corporation. I mainly performed data analysis to guide strategy decisions, developed reports to track key performance indicators, and collaborated closely with different teams to implement solutions based on my findings. One of my biggest achievements was identifying a pattern in our data which led to a cost-saving initiative, reducing our operating budget by 10%.

Moreover, I learned to use a variety of data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI that helped in making data more understandable for the team and for management.

I feel ready to take on a more challenging role with more responsibilities; hence, I’m very excited about this opportunity at your organization, given your extensive operations and potential for growth.