Tell me about yourself.

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When an interviewer asks an open-ended question like this, knowing where to begin, and end, can be challenging! This question haunts many individuals who may accidentally go too in-depth into their personal lives. It happens. Keep your reply light, and work relevant. You can also share how you became interested in a career within claims and what you enjoy about it. This question offers an excellent opportunity to describe yourself by discussing the strengths and qualities you will bring to the company if hired.

"I would say that I am both analytical and creative, I'm extroverted at times, but I like to hunker down and work independently to knock out my deadlines. When not at work, I love attending musicals, museums, and traveling. It is something I love, and I think it helps me expand my horizons on how I approach my day-to-day work."

"I am a very straightforward, detail-oriented person with great communication skills. I think these things help me a great deal in this role. I have 5+ years of experience as a claims adjuster, and I enjoy the challenge of the work. I like to work on behalf of my clients and help them resolve disputes. I have been in their position myself, so I know the amount of stress they can feel during the claims process. I am also an avid reader and have been in a book club with some good friends for several years. I also love to try out new recipes and get creative in the kitchen. I am excited about this new opportunity with your company, and I believe my experience and skill set will add value to your team."

"I am a highly motivated and committed individual with a thirst for knowledge and personal development. I am constantly seeking opportunities to learn and expand my skill set, and I approach every task with a positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond. As a team player, I understand the importance of collaboration and communication, and I am always looking for ways to contribute and help others succeed. When I'm not working, I enjoy immersing myself in a good book, exploring new hiking trails, and spending quality time with my loved ones. I am optimistic about the future and am excited to continue growing personally and professionally."

Anonymous Answer

"I always felt that I maintained an open-door relationship with my team. My engagement & supportive leadership led to increased employee retention."

Rachelle's Feedback

Your answer is very work relevant, which is a good start. You can also discuss what sparked your interest in this career and perhaps a dash of what you do in your personal time. This well-rounded approach can help you to make a connection with the interviewer.

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Anonymous Answer

"I'm am a planner when it comes to handling caseloads. I am friendly, patient, and empathic with customers. I have 14 years of experience in the insurance field and have a strong understanding of the process from the front to back end and also use this knowledge to mentor newer employees. In my free time, I spend with my family which I feel helps to interact with customers more relatable."

Marcie's Feedback

Good answer! You connect your comments back to the role itself, which is great. You also highlight your strengths, qualities, skills, and experience. Are there any specific work accomplishments you might want to add in? Make sure to really sell yourself here given it may be the first question you're asked during the interview (and hence gives the interviewer their first real impression of you).

Anonymous Answer

"I have been in the workers' compensation industry for the last four years, I have enjoyed working alongside Physicians, Attorneys, Injured workers, and my team at _______. I am friendly, patient, and empathic with customers and clients, I am extroverted most of the time, but like to hunker down and knock out work when needed. My strongest skillsets are attention to detail, communication written and verbal, and time management. In the last year in a half, I have worked full-time on improving the evaluation experience for injured workers. During the start of the pandemic, I answered the phone to hundreds of injured workers dealing with personal injuries and most of the time financial loss who weren't sure when they would be scheduled or if they were ever going to be seen at all, I assured them they would be seen and explained the process of getting them rescheduled after listening to there concerns. Post Pandemic I have done everything from going out as a medical assistant extracting key information of patients' medical history face to face to helping the Report processing and development departments handle the large volume of patients post-pandemic. What I am looking for is a company that I could add value to with my skillset and produce a positive return on investment and of course, fill my need to help people."

Amanda's Feedback

Good job! This question is often meant to help the interviewer get to know you and start to discover why you're the best candidate for the role when it comes to experience and skills. You've done a good job taking a Past, Present, Future approach to this question by briefly talking about your current role and recent accomplishments as well as previous experience that's relevant to the position you're applying for. Then, you talk briefly about what you'd like to do next and why you're interested in this particular role. Remember to keep your answer brief as this is usually just the start of the interview.

Anonymous Answer

"I am a loyal and passionate person who likes to make a difference. That is why I became an adjuster. I can see the problems and the people in need and that is what drives me. Working to solve the issue and help people."

Marcie's Feedback

Excellent. You come across as genuine and passionate about this job. Take this opportunity to really sell yourself, though. Emphasize all the skills, experience, education, and qualities you bring to the table.