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At a job interview, when asked "Tell a little about yourself, what are they looking for, Personal interests, |
how good a worker you are, ethics? Never quite sure how to respond, They don't want personal interests. They're probably feeling you out for goals: I am trying to find out if you are planning to go to college, etc. Showing you are motivated is good. Don't say, "I'm trying to get my life back on track. I went to jail for dealing meth, and I just got out, and I'm having a hard time finding a job." I've heard this before! usually they want to know if you have family, what personal interests you have - stuff like that. Your current non-work life situation - not your personal history, but what's your life like now. E.g., I'm single with a few close friends who hang out on weekends (would make a good employee) vs I'm married with 6 kids and I'm coach of two of their soccer teams (has little spare time to work overtime). Do not give any personal information! (I have been in Human Resources for 10+ years) They could be looking for any number of things...mainly - how do you handle a difficult question? They are fishing. Take this opportunity to sell yourself! This is your chance to high light what you want them to know about you and why you are the best person for the job. If you have done your homework you will have a good understanding of the companies business and the duties of the job you are applying for....talk about your education - tell specific stories about projects you had success with...previous big projects....etc. In other words - say I am a team player - then tell the story of how your team saved your previous employer $$$, stuff like that... Remember - the person you are interviewing with is human....no personal stories that may have a negative impact is the most important advise you need to heed! They are not looking for personal information in this question. No one should discuss their non professional life in an interview. They are looking for things that you may have done in the past that make you suited for the job *Stick to past jobs and what sorts of things you did in them to make you qualified for the job you have applied for. *This is also a great time to discuss your schooling and Volunteer experience. They are looking for the following: Education Past/ Relevant Experience Skills So, something like: Hi, my name is Susie Jones. I graduated with a B.A in Marketing from X University in 2005. I have worked for Y Company for 2 years now. I started as a marketing specialist and six months later I was promoted to marketing supervisor, working with a team of four other people. Currently, while I am working full-time, I am pursuing a master's degree in Business Administration. You want to highlight the good stuff: your education, where you have worked or are working and any promotions you may have had. It's always good to emphasize team work or working with others--a lot of places are looking for people who can work in a group. Keep it short, sweet and to the point. They have no interests in your personal life unless it's relevant to the job, like pursuing a degree. |
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