"A bit about me - I love to travel, read, and conduct research. I spent the past few months traveling the world with Doctors Without Borders. It was the best experience I could have given myself, as I learned so much from seeing how the rest of the world lives. I returned to the US last month and have been actively looking for new work since I returned. I am eager to get into the routine of a career again."

"I am an avid triathlete and have traveled to seven countries in the last seven years to compete in various races. I am a competitive individual and enjoy keeping fit and setting out and achieving my goals. New to my career in healthcare, my biggest goal is to take as many work-related courses as possible and gain experience. I am eager to get a great start on my career with Novant Health."

While you can talk a bit about your personal and family life, most interviewers want to hear in a nutshell a little about your past, present, and future. It is best to focus on describing yourself in your professional life rather than your personal. If you do talk about outside activities you enjoy, be sure those skills can be transferred to the workplace. For example, if you enjoy training for and competing in triathlons, it shows the interviewer you are dedicated and determined to stay in shape and achieve your goals.