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.
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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