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Kevin Downey · Accepted Answer

"I come from a little town called Valley City, ND. As soon as I started touring colleges, I toured campuses out of state. I wanted to get off on a fresh start when I launched my career. I come from a long line of self-starters. My great-grandparents were pioneers from Norway who pursued the American dream. There is opportunity in this country, but pursuing it isn't easy. It takes determination, turning failure into success, and finding a way to walk around walls rather than climb them. My determination is my passion. I'm passionate about setting goals and accomplishing them."

Kevin Downey · Answer

Before the interview, compose a capsule bio. This typically consists of about 200 words and is a brief description of your life and career journey relevant to the position. Include personal information such as where you were raised, how your parents or mentors influenced you through your upbringing, any educational and professional achievements, and why you are here today. Rehearse it, ensuring you come across as relaxed, interesting, and relatable.

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This question is used as an icebreaker to get you out of interview mode. Asking a more informal question will more likely result in a sincere answer. The algorithm will use such questions to establish when you are being true to yourself. It will contrast what it may perceive as your genuine personality against your more reserved and performative answers.

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"Firstly, I was born in York, Pennsylvania in an upper-middle-class household. My mother came from a line of successful business owners, while my father is a 2nd generation immigrant who worked all his life to become extremely successful via a blue-collar line of work. It was in seeing these two different perspectives that I gained the work ethic from my father and the "book smarts" from my mother."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I come from Los Angeles, CA. I considered an easy college student life, staying home. When I toured Ohio State I realized that I cannot be afraid of change and adaptation. My mom came from Tanzania at 13, alone. My dad moved from a dangerous Baltimore neighborhood at 17 alone. My family has raised me to be fearless, and determined. I embrace discomfort and because of that my adaptability is my strength."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I grew up in rural Alaska, although I recently moved to the lower '48. I love learning new things and originally chose to major in computer science because I knew the field would never stagnate. My parents are entrepreneurs who are never afraid to take on a challenge, such as moving to the middle of nowhere in Alaska. I like to think I've gotten that personality trait from them. I'm always excited for a challenge, whether it be a tricky coding problem or a new concept in machine learning."

Anonymous User · Answer

"I am from Palisades Park, NJ, and I recently graduated this year from Rutgers University and obtained my Bachelor's in Psychology. I was greatly passionate about the mental health field and decided to pursue an advanced degree. I am currently a part of Columbia University’s Masters of Social Work Program. However, I decided to take a leave of absence. I believe I rushed into things a bit too quickly without experimenting with other fields. I graduated from Rutgers a year earlier and went straight to grad school. I never took a break from schooling and decided that I should try dipping my toes into other fields.

I recently gained great interest in the business field as I tried opening up an Etsy shop, and this process was difficult yet exciting and intriguing. That was when I became very interested in the behind-the-scenes of businesses, the process, analysis, product management, and project-based strategy. I wanted to learn more and gain hands-on experience in the process of creating and maintaining a successful business such as JP Morgan."

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