Tell me a little bit about yourself.
"I started my career in retail very young. In fact, my first job at sixteen was as a sales associate at a large department store. I returned to college to obtain my teachers assistant certificate am currently looking to take my education to work for me in the school system."
"With pleasure! I have over ten years experience in an administration role. On a more personal note, I love to read, go hiking and spend a lot of my extra time volunteering with the humane society."
Many interviewers will start off with this question, which could throw you off a bit. You've done all of this research on the company but have you prepared to talk about yourself?
The interviewer is looking for relevant information to the position for which you applied. Respond by mentioning your education, how many years of experience you have in your field, and be sure give some details about your most current position. Conclude your response with a statement about what you are looking for in a role at this time.
"I have a diploma in Administration. I have three years of experience in Marketing, and Communications, prior to entering the education industry. My most recent position was at our local elementary school, and I'm currently looking for a position with a larger range of duties, which is why I applied to your high school."
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Anonymous Answer
I am a fun-loving mom, and I love working with children. I have worked in with children before and I absolutely loved it. I have a lot of customer service experience and I know I can apply those skills in this position. I am also looking forward to starting a new path and meeting a lot of new students and families.
Rachelle's Feedback
You offer a nice overview that will allow the interviewer to know you on a deeper level. I suggest offering more detail in terms of your Past, Present, and Future. We have a guide on how to craft an effective response using this framework. You can find it here: https://www.mockquestions.com/articles/How To Answer: Tell Me About Yourself/
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