QUESTION 3 OF 30

Tell me about your education.

They want to learn more about the strength of your academic record, your ambition, and how your education prepared you for this job opportunity. Whether your degree was oriented to your career, they want to know how your journey led you here, and what you learned from that experience.

Consider your education and how it fits into the requirements for the role you are applying for. Also, your educational history shouldn't be restricted to a formal educational institution. Start by walking the interviewer through your formal education, highlighting any recognition or awards you may have achieved along the way. Then graduate into any and everything that helped you along your career path and aided in your professional growth. Anything that falls under self-taught, as well as professional life lessons, can be part of your educational history.

"I earned my degree from Stanford and have a master's in sustainability science and practice. I founded a club on sustainability practices and clean energy. I've always been committed to helping improve the health of others and the planet. I'm proud of my accomplishments there and made a lot of progress towards my career goals."

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