Tell me about your education/training.

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You can reference your degree, your best courses, any awards or scholarships that you have received, and any additional training. Be sure to mention any special certifications or affiliations. Explain how your academic accomplishments uniquely qualify you for the position, will contribute to the company, and will help you succeed in the organization.

"I completed my bachelor's degree in 2006 with a focus on e-commerce and law. My best course was in corporate law and legislation. I graduated with honors. Since then I have received additional accreditations through the FNMA. Thanks to my background in law, I am conversant in all industry regulations and stay abreast of changes."

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"I obtained training to be a mortgage processor and I have also received on-the-job training."

Chad's Feedback

Good start, but it lacks specifics. To strengthen your response, provide additional details to demonstrate you are the best candidate for the position. If you have an undergraduate degree, be sure to highlight it for the interviewer in your response, along with your best courses and any awards or scholarships that you have received. If you do not have a formal post-secondary education, that is okay! Focus your answer on the training you have received by discussing what you have learned, and how you will apply the knowledge to succeed as a mortgage loan processor.

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"I completed my Associate's degree in Applied Science just last week with a focus on Real Estate Technology. My best courses were Legal Environment of Business, Real Estate Law and Sales, Business Accounting, the Principles of Real Estate, Residential Mortgage Lending, as well as Real Estate appraisal."

Rachelle's Feedback

This is a good overview - it's to the point and allows the interviewer to capture the highlights of your education. If you'd like to make your response even stronger, consider ending with a qualifying statement regarding how your recent education will help you to succeed in this role.

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"I have worked in the mortgage industry for 20 yrs which allowed me to be knowledgeable and a great processor and top producer. I am in the process of completing underwriting courses with NAMU. I want to use these courses to make me better than I am today. I am also interested in furthering my career to become an underwriter one day."

Amanda's Feedback

This is a solid answer you can build on. You have substantial mortgage industry experience and elaborating a bit more on what you've learned over the years can help show the interviewer that you are highly qualified. For example, you could talk about workplace training you've completed regarding different types of loans or processing programs that have helped you excel as a processor/producer. Consider also explaining how completing underwriting courses will help you in the role you're applying to. This shows the interviewer that you have the skills and training to exceed their expectations for a mortgage loan processor.