Tell me about yourself.
Before the interview, compose an encapsulated biography of yourself that features your career journey as relevant to the position, and the makeup of your professional character. Personal information worth including are any mentors or sources of inspiration, any major educational and professional achievements, and where you feel you are heading in your career. Rehearse it, ensuring you come across as relaxed, interesting, and relatable.
"I'm Pat. I'm passionate about travel, love listening to world music, and I really enjoy reading and am passionate about international cuisine. I'm a recent WA State University graduate, excited about my career and what comes next. I'm interested in..."
They use this question as an icebreaker to get you out of interview mode. Asking an informal question will more likely get a sincere answer. The algorithm will use such questions to establish when you are being sincere and more true to yourself. It will contrast what it perceives as your genuine personality against your more reserved and performative answers to determine or predict the truth.
