Use this icebreaker to highlight your more interesting work accomplishments or life experiences. Appeal to the personality of the interviewer while maintaining your professionalism. Exhibit forward-thinking. Try not to dwell on the hardships and hurdles you've overcome to get here. Focus on the positive takeaways from your experiences, which helped shape your character. Be personable and conversational in tone, yet remain professional and maintain your boundaries. Remember, it's typical for both the interviewer and the interviewee to be nervous in this situation. So set a friendly tone for the interview by providing them with attractive insights into who you are. This will help frame your personality as a desirable fit into their work culture.

"I grew up in Pasadena, CA. As soon as I was legally able to, I got a job in retail during my summer vacations from school. By the time I turned 18, they promoted me to manager. I took a gap year before I went to college for business management and administration. I've always had a strong work ethic. I graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA and repeated this success throughout my four years of college."