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Question 16 of 30 for our USPS Mock Interview

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Question 16 of 30

Tell me about yourself.

"As someone young in my career, I'm motivated to find a lifelong career where I can help and serve others in a large capacity, and I'm confident that I found that here at the USPS. My grandfather was a mail carrier for his entire career and always spoke highly of the profession. In my personal life, I'm an avid lover of the outdoors and spend as much time as possible hiking, biking, and boating. I'm engaged to be married later this year and can't wait to put our roots down here."

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How to Answer: Tell me about yourself.

Advice and answer examples written specifically for an USPS job interview.

  • 16. Tell me about yourself.

      Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

      According to the USPS website, they are building a workforce rooted deeply in professionalism, empowerment, risk-taking, and performance. With this engrained in their workplace culture, your interviewer needs to know that your personality fits in well with their culture. In allowing you to talk about yourself, they hope you'll shed some insight into your personality, values, and the things you like to do outside of work.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 31st, 2023

      How to Answer

      Now is a great time to share a few basic facts that will spark the interviewer's attention. You may want to talk about your education, interests, or goals. While you discuss your interests and hobbies, you want to keep them professional and relatable. Stay upbeat to keep the interviewer engaged in the type of person they are getting in you at the United States Postal Service.

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 31st, 2023

      Entry Level Example

      "As someone young in my career, I'm motivated to find a lifelong career where I can help and serve others in a large capacity, and I'm confident that I found that here at the USPS. My grandfather was a mail carrier for his entire career and always spoke highly of the profession. In my personal life, I'm an avid lover of the outdoors and spend as much time as possible hiking, biking, and boating. I'm engaged to be married later this year and can't wait to put our roots down here."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 31st, 2023

      Answer Example

      "Professionally, I'd describe myself as competitive and extroverted. My references won't hesitate to say the same. Contests, encouragement, and accolades motivate me, and of course, the financial carrot dangles in front of my nose. At the same time, I love a team environment and know that culture and mutual respect play a huge role in my success. On a more personal note, I love to spend time with my family and travel as often as possible."

      Written by Ryan Brunner on March 31st, 2023

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "Professionally, I'd describe myself as competitive, self starter, motivated, flexible, love a team environment, and reliable. I have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to pass it along to help in anyway I can. On a personal level, I love to spend time with Family. I do charity work and volunteer work every holiday season, and I travel as often as I can."

      Rachelle's Feedback

      Excellent start! We have a detailed guide that teaches a explain framework for answering this question. It's a tough one to nail down. I recommend using the Past, Present, Future framework when approaching this question which I teach here: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How To Answer: Tell Me About Yourself/



      I like that you add in a personal touch regarding your charity and volunteer work. Did you know that according to a Career Builder study, 60% of hiring managers see the act of volunteerism as a valuable asset when making recruitment decisions? Also, people who volunteer boost their chance of gaining employment by 27%!
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