Tell me about yourself.
This is often the first question in an interview. It is a deceptively simple question. The interviewer wants to know about who you are and your career trajectory. But, you are making your first impression with your answer. If it is too personal or non-professional (i.e. "my name is Josh and I really like cats and Anime"), it can start the interview off on the wrong foot.
Focus primarily on your career to date and where you hope to go with your career. It isn't necessary, but you can add something personal about yourself. That said, the best approach is something memorable and unique that might set you apart from others and adds to who you are as a designer.
Establish yourself as a strong, confident and worthy candidate. This is your chance to make a great first impression on the interviewer. This is your "elevator pitch" and should be rehearsed ahead of an interview. Be able to tell your career story in 30-45 seconds.
My name is _____ and I'm passionate about design. I started my career as an intern at McCann and fell in love with the power of design and the impact it can make for a product or a campaign. At McCann, I had the opportunity to work with an Art Director who took me under her wing and gave me so many opportunities to grow as a designer. After two years at McCann, I worked my way up to the role of production artist. I'm ready to continue growing and I applied for this position based on the amazing work I've seen from your agency. What you are doing is something I want to be a part of.
