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Question 14 of 31 for our Baptist Health South Florida Mock Interview

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Question 14 of 31

Tell me about yourself.

"A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I am a recent grad from Columbia University and have spent the past 12 months traveling the world. It was the best experience I could have given myself, as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US last month and have been actively looking for work for the past couple of weeks. I am looking forward to getting into the routine of a career again with Baptist Health South Florida."

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How to Answer: Tell me about yourself.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Baptist Health South Florida job interview.

  • 14. Tell me about yourself.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      Interviewers will often start the interview with this question to set the pace of the conversation and break the ice. The interviewer wants to get to know your personality, your work experience, and what hobbies you enjoy to determine if you will be a good fit for the team.

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 26th, 2022

      Focus Your Answer On

      Take a few minutes to tell the interviewer a few things about yourself. You can begin with your recent education, family life, volunteer work, or talk about your travels. Bring up anything interesting and highlight your ability to be a responsible, reliable, and bright individual.

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 26th, 2022

      1st Answer Example

      "A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I am a recent grad from Columbia University and have spent the past 12 months traveling the world. It was the best experience I could have given myself, as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US last month and have been actively looking for work for the past couple of weeks. I am looking forward to getting into the routine of a career again with Baptist Health South Florida."

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 26th, 2022

      2nd Answer Example

      "I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last eight years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. Being newer to my career in the healthcare industry, my biggest goal as of late is to take as many related courses and workshops as possible. I am eager to get a great start on my career."

      Written by Krista Wenz on June 26th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I am a calm, easy going, open minded, flexible person who is very grateful for everything that I have gone through because it has helped me grow as a person. I believe that God has a plan for us all, and we are led where we need to be; even though we sometimes take detours, we will eventually get there. I am a farmer at heart because I love to see growth."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      This is a good start, and the details you provide about yourself will certainly help the interviewer get to know you better. I like to coach the 'Past, Present, Future' framework for this common interview question. Using this framework, you can easily take the 'about you' information and connect it to your professional goals. We have a guide here if you would like to learn more: Master Behavioral-Based Interviews Using The Star Method

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