How to Answer: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Bakkavor Foods job interview.
16. Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?
How to Answer
This question can trip some people up because it is open-ended. Open-ended questions like this give you the chance to tell a story. When you talk about yourself, you want to share information that the interviewer at Bakkavor will find exciting and relevant to the position. Engage the interviewer by telling your story with enthusiasm! Consider sharing a skill you developed that will be useful for this position.
Written by Rachelle Enns
1st Answer Example
"After I graduated from high school, I went on to get a degree in hospitality management. After working in marketing for hotels for three years, I realized I wanted to change industries to focus on food and beverages. I am excellent at promotions because I am such a people-person but also well organized and strategic. I enjoy learning new things, and I'm excited to learn more about how I can apply my skills while working as a marketing and development manager for Bakkavor Foods!"
Written by Rachelle Enns
2nd Answer Example
"I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Communications and Marketing from UBC in 2009. Since then, I have been actively making my way to a leadership role in social media marketing within the hotel and hospitality industry. I am an energetic and positive person, ready to make a difference in a growing organization."
Written by Rachelle Enns