How should I answer "how does your background relate to this job" in a job interview?

Answer 1

It tells them what kind of person you are. We build a character of ourselves over time and they want to know if you would be fit for the job. In other words what kind of employee you would be. If you would be dependable, trust worthy, show up on time and do your job well. If you had a criminal background and applied at a bank of course they wouldn't hire you, etc. If you had other jobs they want to know if you are "pretrained" for that job or if you had some kind of experience in that type of work.

Answer 2

Pretend that you were hiring someone for the job. what attributes would you want a candidate to have?
Meets people well? Goal oriented? Organized?
Never quits? Well prepared?
Then think of a specific instance where what you did, on or off of a job, would apply to this.

Answer 3

Our life experiences always relate to our job. You need to do your homework on the company. Then pair that with previous projects, business trips, and professional goals and find examples. Use very specific references that are relevant to this position.

Answer 4

Explain how all of your experiences have helped prepare you for this job.

Answer 5

Look for examples where you have shown leadership or teamwork. Also, look for examples of where you came up with solutions to answer problems.

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