Advice and Examples: Tell me about yourself and the type of person we'd be looking to hire at Kaiser Permanente. For a Kaiser Permanente Interview Question.
15. Tell me about yourself and the type of person we'd be looking to hire at Kaiser Permanente.
How to Answer
Take a few minutes to tell the interviewer a few things about yourself. You can begin with your recent education, family life, volunteer work, or talk about your travels. Bring up anything that is interesting and highlights your ability to be a responsible, reliable, and bright individual on the Kaiser Permanente team.
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Entry Level Example
"On a personal note, I love spending time outdoors; it reenergizes me and relieves stress. I enjoy hiking, reading by the lake, bicycling, and visiting local state parks. Professionally, as a recent graduate, I'm eager to find a well-established organization that I can join and add value to while also learning and expanding my skill set. Even though I may not have several years of experience, I feel I would bring value in other ways to Kaiser Permanente. I'm very outgoing and people-centric, I love serving others through excellent customer service and compassion, and I'm very reliable, having only missed two days of class in my two-year program."
Written by Jaymie Payne on March 5th, 2023
1st Answer Example
"A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I am a recent grad from Columbia University and have spent the past 12 months traveling the world. It was the best experience that I could have given myself as I was able to learn so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US just last month and had been actively looking for work the past couple of weeks. I am looking forward to getting into the routine of a career again."
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2nd Answer Example
"I am an avid marathon runner and have traveled to 10 countries in the last eight years to compete in a variety of races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit. Being newer to my career in healthcare, my biggest goal as of late has been to take as many related courses and workshops as possible. I am eager to get a great start on my career."
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3rd Answer Example
"From a young age, I was raised around a farm and animals are a huge part of my life. My spouse and I are a foster home for abandoned dogs and we love this aspect of our lives. We also raise chickens and goats and have a couple of horses as well. Outside of our animals, my family loves to camp around the region and we do so on many weekends each year."
Written by Jaymie Payne on March 5th, 2023
User-Submitted Answer
"In 2006 I started working at Giant Eagle pharmacy as an OTC associate. I also help the pharmacist with anything they needed from translating to ringing up customers. At the same time, I was going to school to become a tech and got a job at a Wal-Mart pharmacy as a tech in 2010, and I have been working there since."
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Our Professional Interview Coach
Rachelle Enns Reviewed the Above Answer
Your work history sounds strong, and it seems as though you are very loyal to your work. If you can add in a little bit more about your education, that would round out your answer nicely.
User-Submitted Answer
"I love to spend time with my family and go hiking and bike riding. I have been working in the eye clinic field for eight years, and I look forward to building my skills and learning."
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Our Professional Interview Coach
Rachelle Enns Reviewed the Above Answer
You sound energetic and positive! There are other ways you could expand on this answer as well, if given the time. For instance, you could chat about any volunteer work or post-secondary experiences.
User-Submitted Answer
"I love to take my family to amusement parks and county fairs. When we are riding rides, enjoying good food, and watching people, we are happy and carefree. We also like to enter our homemade crafts and drawings to the county fair and I am competitive with my family. Besides spending time with my family, I am working towards my goal of a black belt in Gumdo, Koren Sword Fighting. I am thankful that my instructor will modify forms due to my weak right knee, which I've had a repaired torn medial meniscus."
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Our Professional Interview Coach
Amanda Knight Reviewed the Above Answer
Sharing things you enjoy is important, but consider starting by talking about your recent education, family life, or volunteer work before you share hobbies or interests. Bring up anything that is interesting and highlights your ability to be a dependable, responsible, collaborative member of the Kaiser team.