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Liz Response--Job Preparedness

2/9/2015

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I thought the readings about the most common interview questions were interesting.  The one question I hate most is “Tell us about yourself.”  I’m never exactly sure what I’m supposed to tell them.  Am I supposed to talk about my personal life?  Am I supposed to go over my resume?  I’m never sure if I’m giving too much (or too little) information.  I also don’t like talking about my accomplishments because I feel like I’m bragging, and I don’t want to come across as boastful.

I am much more comfortable talking about my resume because I can expand on concrete ideas and things that have already happened.  To me, that is much easier than talking about where I see myself in five or ten years.  I don’t know where I see myself in five or ten years.  I might have an idea or a plan, but I don’t like to lock myself in to a situation.  I like having a plan because it makes me feel like I’m in control of my future, but I make plans knowing that circumstances change, and I like to be flexible.

It is common knowledge that you should research a company and its mission/philosophy before going on an interview, but sometimes there is nothing special about a company that makes me want to apply there.  For example, I might want to work at Amazon because the job for which I am interviewing sounds like a great fit and like something I would enjoy, but maybe there is nothing about Amazon as a company that stands out to me.  Especially out of college, people are applying to jobs because they need jobs; they can’t afford to be selective.  Sometimes I think this is an unfair question.  Honestly, I want to work at this company because I’m unemployed and you’re hiring.

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