Quite successfull at blagging my way through life and getting away with it.
2006-09-08 23:43:01
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answer #1
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answered by Anonymous
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How to describe yourself?
"Describe yourself!", This question is almost invariably asked in the majority of interviews, and just as invariably answered dismally!. What does one say and why do we always seem so flustered by the question?. Because we have always been taughtby our parents and respected elders not to boast or talk about ourselves.
With a childhood full of such repressive advice, its not surprising that the majority of us begin the answer with a stammer and a blush, almost instantly changing from flash to foolish and ruining our chances of employment.
So what do we say? Frankly, just answer the question as it comes. Most disconcerted candidates dread this question and begin with a silly "Basically, my name is ...". Why don't we realise that our CV is there right in front of the interviewer, and he knows this already.
By repeating the stuff that fills our CV, we just demonstrate that we are an 'in-the-box' kind of person, with little if any skill in innovation and presentation.
Actually, a question of this kind is an ideal way to plug in everything we want to say about ourselves that we had leave out of the CV. If you have attended a premier institution, say that the institution taught you much more than the degree it awared ypu, mention people who influenced ypu, talk about the books you like reading, your hobbies and your other interests.
Talk about your strengths; perhaps mention an instance when you used your conflict resolution skills or selling skills or whatever. But make certain that it does not sound like blowing your trumpet. Mention these instances as learning.
Tall about your weaknesses, but make sure that they are 'positive' weaknesses. For instance you could say that that you sometimes pay more attention to detail than is warranted. You can openly confess a tendency to be impatient with team members who cannot carry their own weight, or who cannot contribute sufficiently.
But first, think today what you want to say and practice. Remeber, if you hesitate about yourself, your interviewers will doubt whether you fit their bill of requirements. After all, if you don't know about you, who does?
2006-09-09 01:25:24
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answered by ♥Hánnàh♥ [Hysteria] 6
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I am the most honest reliable person I know, I will go that extra mile for you, whether I've known you all my life or just met.
Why on earth have you sent me the following e-mails : Subject: isn't there a rule that under 13's can't be on here?
Message: ask your mom and ignore the last message hun you are just a kid after all
Subject: there is only one person who ever told me that before
Message: and it turns out she was lying....too.
You asked a normal question I answered normally, so why the abuse?
2006-09-09 01:36:21
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answer #3
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answered by Jayne 2 (LMHJJ) 5
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Working on becoming a Human Being rather than a Human Doing.
2006-09-08 23:42:52
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answered by Chuck N 6
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Complicated,
2006-09-08 23:43:21
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answer #5
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answered by ♥ Nicola ♥ 3
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I would describe myself as tall, dark, brainy, big hearted, thoughtful, luscious, moody over trivial matters and in possession of a great sense of humour!!
My mates would probably describe me variously as prim, hippie-chick, nuts, know-it-all, too generous, self mocking, patient and in possession of a great sense of humour!!
How would you describe yourself .? Would you rather be a comma or a semi-colon??
2006-09-09 00:35:48
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answer #6
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answered by Anonymous
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Someone who is trying to reach their full potential by living a good life, doing the best that I can in helping my family and others in any way that I can and enjoying it.
2006-09-08 23:46:22
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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Magnanimous! Magnanimous! Magnanimous!
2006-09-09 00:40:30
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answered by magnanimous_mark 2
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The most intelligent, thoughtful, handsome, generous, trustworthy, funny, energetic and biggest liar on the planet.
2006-09-08 23:44:03
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answered by Anonymous
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A breath of fresh air and a Ray of sunshine.
2006-09-08 23:53:29
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answered by avril k 2
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