Tell me about yourself.
This question is a conversation starter that helps kick off the interview. It also gives the interview some insight into your interests and values based on what you do and don't include.
You want to keep your answer organized and brief. A good format you can follow is 'past, present. future.' Talk about your professional or educational background, your current role, and what you want to do next.
"I earned my bachelor's degree in HR Management in three years thanks to taking on full course loads each semester, then jumped right into an HR role with a small company I had interned with my junior year. I spent two years there as a jack of all trades. I helped with hiring, training, benefits, discipline issues, culture development, and exit interviews. I found I really enjoyed the hiring and onboarding tasks and decided to pursue an opportunity where I could focus on Talent Acquisition, which is what led me to my current role. I'm currently responsible for filling all entry-level positions at my current company, including interviews and day-one onboarding. During my three years with the company, I completed Cornell University's Talent Acquisition Certificate. I am now looking to move into a role where I can assist a company in filling leadership positions, which is what led me to apply for this opportunity."
