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Question 22 of 30 for our General Motors Mock Interview

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Question 22 of 30

Tell me about yourself.

"I grew up in a small town in Valley City, North Dakota. At an early age, I was working in my grandfather's convenience store. He learned my strong work ethic from him. By the time I was 14, there were times I was running the store. I've always had a strong work ethic. I graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and repeated this success throughout my four years of college. I am mindful of these lessons to this day."

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How to Answer: Tell me about yourself.

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  • 22. Tell me about yourself.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      In order to contrast you with other viable candidates, they'll need to get to know you first. Gaining insights into your personality will help them determine your fit for this opportunity. Emotional maturity, ambition, self-growth, conscientiousness, and integrity are some of the driving components they're hoping to hear from each candidate.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      How to Answer

      Use this icebreaker to highlight your more interesting work accomplishments or life experiences. Appeal to the personality of the interviewer while maintaining your professionalism. Exhibit forward-thinking. Try not to dwell on the hardships and hurdles you've overcome to get here. Focus on the positive takeaways from your experiences, which helped shape your character.

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      Answer Example

      "I grew up in a small town in Valley City, North Dakota. At an early age, I was working in my grandfather's convenience store. He learned my strong work ethic from him. By the time I was 14, there were times I was running the store. I've always had a strong work ethic. I graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and repeated this success throughout my four years of college. I am mindful of these lessons to this day."

      Written by Kevin Downey on April 28th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I was born in SA and moved to the UK when I was about 15. I worked in IT in the UK for about 9 years before getting a great opportunity to work in the UAE for a startup Bank.
      I was married in Seychelles post covid.
      Fast forward 3 years I joined Binance for 14 months and now I am here."

      Jaymie's Feedback

      This is a good high-level overview of your experience. Can you add your job titles so the interviewer better understands your roles and how your career has progressed? Do you have any formal education, certificates, or training you'd like to share?

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