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Environmental Scientist Mock Interview

Question 4 of 25 for our Environmental Scientist Mock Interview

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Question 4 of 25

Tell me about yourself.

"I have always taken a liking to science. I was involved in several clubs and organizations in college that helped to foster my interest. I especially enjoyed working on environmental clean-up efforts in the community, which raised awareness for local environmental issues and got the community involved in helping out their neighborhood. I continue to seek out similar small projects to do with my husband and two young kids. We love to stay active and be outside as a family. I am a very loyal, driven, and honest person who cares a great deal about protecting our world."

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How to Answer: Tell me about yourself.

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  • 4. Tell me about yourself.

      How to Answer

      When an interviewer asks an open-ended question like this, it can be difficult to know where to begin...and end! This question haunts many individuals who may accidentally go a little too in-depth into their personal lives. It happens. Keep your reply light, and work relevant. Share how you became interested in this career path and what you enjoy about it. This question is an excellent opportunity to describe yourself by discussing the strengths and qualities that you bring.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Entry Level

      "I am a very active individual who loves to workout and go to the mountains on the weekend. I feel that my level of activity on my off time greatly improves my work during the week. I have a high amount of energy to offer!"

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Answer Example

      "I have always taken a liking to science. I was involved in several clubs and organizations in college that helped to foster my interest. I especially enjoyed working on environmental clean-up efforts in the community, which raised awareness for local environmental issues and got the community involved in helping out their neighborhood. I continue to seek out similar small projects to do with my husband and two young kids. We love to stay active and be outside as a family. I am a very loyal, driven, and honest person who cares a great deal about protecting our world."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

      Experienced

      "I am a calm and quiet leader, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Even though I am quiet, I can motivate my team and keep morale high. I take my career in biological science very seriously and often spend time on the weekends immersed in personal research through reading and listening to industry related podcasts."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on April 1st, 2021

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      Anonymous Answer

      "-- I am a very calm and quiet person, I enjoy my peace. When I have days off you can find me either spending time with my family, unwinding outside, or doing a little self-taught researching/podcasting on my favorite subjects. Don't let my shyness fool you though, once I'm settled or get to know a group of people I tend to open up. It's amazing that when people get to know me they realize how passionate I am about the natural world, often times when I tell people my interests they're taken aback."

      Amanda's Feedback

      While sharing a bit about personal interests is acceptable, 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. Consider taking a Past, Present, Future approach to this question by briefly talking about your current role and any recent memorable accomplishments. Then, tell the interviewer how you got to where you are now or mention previous experience that's relevant to the position you're applying for. Finally, pivot to talk briefly about what you'd like to do next and why you're interested in this particular role. Remember to keep it brief as this is usually just the start of the interview.

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