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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The interviewer will likely have a rough idea of your educational background from your resume. What they are asking through this question is for you to bring the experience to life for them and connect the dots between your academic preparation and your suitability for this role. Remember that most Stripe employees don't actually have a background in finance, and Stripe looks to hire team members who will bring fresh perspectives to the fintech space.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"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 3.95 GPA, one of the top students in my class. One of the biggest take-aways 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 at Stripe."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I recently completed my diploma in information technology. I also have a great deal of on-the-job training and certifications, all listed on my resume. Perhaps most useful for this role will be the course I took recently in data analytics, where I learned how to apply Python to find solutions to various problems."

Rachel Hills Lowe is a PR and Communications Professional with experience interviewing candidates for copywriting, marketing, and communications positions.
In your answer, you can discuss memorable courses, extracurriculars, or any special academic recognition you received in your university and graduate education. Focus on discussing the strengths you gained and how those skills will be used in your new position with Stripe. Avoid simply listing what can easily be found on your resume. Rather, highlight what you gained from these experiences and how they will prepare you for a new role with Stripe.

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