Walk me through your education.
Your interviewer is offering you an opportunity to breathe some life into the educational experience you may have detailed on your resume. Take advantage of this and discuss any unique experiences or accomplishments that contributed to your growth as a professional. Also, take advantage of this opportunity to identify some of the unique offerings IBM provides to further the education of their employees, such as the IBM Apprenticeship program, "a full-time, earn-and-learn program for individuals who don't have a 4-year bachelor's degree in the field they're pursuing but have acquired knowledge in the domain. The IBM Apprenticeship program provides participants the unique opportunity to reinvent their careers."
"I completed my Bachelor of Applied Technology from Carnegie Mellon University in 2004. During that time, I specialized in Data Management and Analysis. I graduated with a 3.67 GPA, one of the top in my class. One of the biggest takeaways from my post-secondary experience was learning how to manage my time while working on multiple projects successfully. I perfected my multi-tasking skills and look forward to bringing those to work for IBM."
"Although I do not have formal post-secondary education, I have taken some courses in customer support, upselling, and a variety of software programs. I look forward to gaining even more knowledge in this role with IBM."
"I earned a bachelor's degree, graduating at the top of my class, but not in my field. I would like to earn a secondary degree in my field, furthering my expertise, and was enticed by the IBM apprenticeship program."
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