Perfect Your Next Job Interview

Human Resources executives will often ask you to describe yourself in an interview
to gauge your response in an unstructured situation. Most are looking for confidence, and a general impression of your ability to make an impact on the job. This is an outstanding opportunity to showcase your strengths, express yourself positively and distinguish you above the other potential candidates.

MISTAKES TO AVOID
The biggest pitfall to dodge is answering this question with a question, like"What do you want to know"? This exhibits unpreparedness, and is a strong indicator of likely ineptitude on the job. Work to refine a quality answer, and with practice, deliver it with poise and confidence.

BEST APPROACH
1. Focus on how your skills transfer to the job
2. Highlight your accomplishments and how they would provide an immediate benefit to the company
3. Emphasize elements of your background that complement the current team/corporate culture
4. Be brief

Remember that ultimately, getting that job is about selling yourself to the group. Make sure you accent how you will help them rather than how they can help you. By setting the tone and direction with a polished response to this icebreaker, you will be in the driver's seat for more technical or specific questions later on in the interview.

GET IT DONE