"I am excited about graduating with my degree in human resources. I enjoy HR work and I can't wait to help employees feel confident about their benefits and other job-related advantages. Outside of work, I enjoy training for triathlons. Getting outside and training helps me release stress and stay focused while at work. I'm excited for the potential to learn and grow with your organization."

Share how you became interested in your career path and why you are looking forward to this internship. Divulge your professional interests, views, and values. Share the basics of who you are, why you are here, where you come from, and where you're going. Describe how the experiences of your life influenced your self-awareness, growth, and continuous development. Speak to the strength of your character. Emotional maturity, ambition, self-growth, conscientiousness, and integrity are some of the driving components they're hoping to hear. Keep your reply light, and work relevant. Try not to dwell on the hardships and hurdles you've overcome. Focus on the positive takeaways from the experiences that shaped your character, while exhibiting forward-thinking.