2006-10-16 05:00:45 · 9 answers · asked by lcd 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I generally use this question as an icebreaker. Unless somebody says something really weird, doesn't matter a lot what they say, it's mainly to get them talking. If the question comes at or near the start of the interview, it's probably an icebreaker - respond something like "I'm 22, just finished my degree in _____, and am looking for a job where I can contribute to the organization and grow my skills." or "I'm 19, have been working at ______ since I finished high school, and am looking for a longer-term job that will be challenging."
Most people respond with something somewhat job related - the interviewer doesn't really want to hear about your skydiving hobby, or your pet goldfish, or that your toddler just got potty-trained.
2006-10-16 06:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If asked this you should give a broad answer that is both based on your personal and professional life. Speaking just about your past accomplishments in other jobs isn't the answer they want. Tell them your hobbies and your qualities, for example; "Well, I go to the gym regularly, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, like playing badminton. As a person i'd say i'm very trustworthy and hard-working, etc, etc." You can then move on to speaking about past jobs and your experience for the role you are applying for. So consider a question like this to have a three tier answer; 1. Hobbies & Interests 2. Personal qualities 3. Previous experience Hope this helps!
2016-03-28 11:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that loosely relates to the job. I got a job waitressing, in my job when they asked that, I said stuff along the lines of:
i'm 19, i graduated from here and got this, im looking for a job that is going to challenge me.. i'm outgoing, loves people, multitask, loves busy envirorment, polite, personable, punctual, etc., etc.
In a more put-together way, though (not just listing them like that, of course).
2006-10-16 05:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to hear your 30 second interview speech on yourslef which includes who you are, attributes, goals, and what makes you.
2006-10-16 05:10:44 · answer #4 · answered by JistheRealDeal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everything that is not covered on your resume. They want to know about the person. What interests you have. What hobbies you may have. What goals you may be looking to accomplish five years down the road.
2006-10-16 05:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you are an energetic person who loves a challenge,you think outside the box ,and live to multi task
2006-10-16 05:05:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to hear about you.
2006-10-16 05:08:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who are you, what do you do, what makes you who you are, what do you want to do, where do you want to be.
2006-10-16 05:09:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to know if you put out.
2006-10-16 05:09:59 · answer #9 · answered by ErnestoV 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋