Tell me about yourself?
"I'm an eager and motivated individual. Taking pictures of life is one of my greatest passions. I have five years of professional experience. What drives me in my career, and even in my personal life is a desire to help others. Everyone has a connection to photographs, whether through their social media accounts or posters they keep in their rooms. I want to do my part to help foster that connection. I believe the saying that a picture is worth a thousand words, and I want to be the one taking the picture."
In order for any workforce to be successful, there needs to be unity among the employees. One way to achieve this is through a shared culture. The more an employer knows about you personally, the more they can determine if you will fit in. Additionally, a question like this one is designed to figure out your level of experience for the job. If you sound seasoned and mature, the employer will see you as a good addition. You don't need to be too specific when answering the question, but do share details that would be relevant to the employer. Being friendly, and even a bit humorous is okay.
"Sure. I attended college at Virginia Commonwealth University for all four years. I majored in Photography and Film. Following college, I worked jobs outside of my major for a while. Since I couldn't find a job in photography, I took photos during the weekend for fun. My hobby included taking photos of people in the city, nature, and different things. Eventually, I ran into someone who wanted to hire me, and the rest is history. I have ten years of photography experience outside of college with hundreds of happy and satisfied customers. And, I still have time to take photos for fun, either for family or myself."
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