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Tailor Your Answer to the Question about Yourself

Interviewers want to know how your answer about yourself is relevant to the position and company you’re applying for.

This is an opportunity to articulate why you’re interested and how your objective fulfills their goals. In order to do that, spend some time researching the company. If your answers resonate with them, it shows that you really understand the role.

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I like to focus more on people than technology. I have a passion for teaching.

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How to Present Yourslelf

  • Present: Talk a little bit about what your current role is, the scope of it, and possibly a recent achievement.
  • Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and/or mention a past experience that’s relevant to the job and company you’re applying for.

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Let Your Passion For the Position Shine Through

  1. Know What You Really Want: Most interviewers can see if your only goal is hierarchical or financial. Know why this job matters to you and be able to articulate your reasoning well.
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How to answer, “What are you passionate about?”

To answer this question, you can follow a general outline when preparing for your interview:

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