Why they ask the question
- Indicates that the interview has stared
- Helps each other transition into the actual interview
Getting to know you
- why you are the best candidates
- I’d like to know more about your journey
the anxiety comes from our expectation
It should NOT be about
- life goals
- childhood
- reciting CV
- relationship
- hobbies
What employers value most?
- Passion for the business
- Communication skills
- Problem solving (technical knowledge and soft skills)
- Commercial Awareness
- Resilience
Two rules
- Do NOT tell a life story
- Do tell relevant information
Three Steps
Present
Your name, year, subject, GPA, university.
10-20s, 1-3 sentences.
Be specific
Your accomplishment. Your roles as a student.
Past
Your key skills or contributions.
Overall impact.
60-90s, 3-5 sentences
Pick 2~3 pts from the role description and elaborate on them from your personal experience by sharing your contributions, outcomes and impact
Future
Your passion for the role and organization
Your potential , attitude and experiences
10-20s, 1-3 sentences
Segue into what you are looking for in your graduate role.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACETICE