Tell me something about yourself that isn't on your resume or cover letter.
This is another question to assess how well your personality will fit in with the rest of the team. It's also a test to see how you use this opportunity to toot your own horn.
You'll want to align your answer with the company and its core values. The goal is obvious, tailor your answer to seem like a good fit with the rest of the team.
Stay away from providing random stories about your singular accomplishments, or odd facts about yourself. While you might be advertising unique things about yourself in an effort to interest yourself up, this will do the opposite of aligning yourself with the team and will come across as a red flag.
"In college, I found there were so many clubs tailored to specific, non-inclusive clubs. So I started a diversity inclusion club and we got a small sponsorship from AmEx."
"I volunteered for Habitat for Humanity for two months providing assistance in Puerto Rico after the hurricane. I know that Amex has done a lot of work trying to empower underrepresented communities, especially concerning advanced climate action and solutions. I've always been passionate about these things, which is in part why I was drawn to this position."
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
I'd like to share my various roles besides my job. I am a technical support for my daughter's afterschool program. I am helping them maintain the website and provide technical support during the afterschool registration weeks. In addition, I am also a member of APIA - Asian Pacific Islander Association in my workplace. We're helping spread APIA culture and organizing events that recognize typical APIA holidays such as Lunar New Year. Before the pandemic, we hosted a big Lunar New Year party where about 100 ____ employees came for lunch and fun games. During the pandemic, we hosted virtual parties to help people feel connected.
Stephanie's Feedback
You do a great job of highlighting important aspects of your life and identity outside of your job duties. This really highlights all of the strengths that you'll bring to the company, both as an individual and as a professional!
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