The Big Interview Formula for Answering This Question

I’ll share the “Tell Me About Yourself” formula that I teach to my interview coaching clients (and Big
Interview members). There are three components:

1. Who You Are — Your first sentence should be an introduction to who you are professionally, an
overview statement that shows off your strengths and gives a little sense of your personality too. This is not
easy to do gracefully on the fly. It pays to prepare a bit in advance.

Good: “I’m an innovative HR manager with 8 years of experience managing all aspects of the HR function
— from recruiting to training to benefits — for Fortune 500 companies.”

Concisely summarizes diverse background.

Bad: “Well, I grew up in Cincinnati. As a child, I originally wanted to be a fireman, then later became
interested in dinosaurs. I excelled in the sciences from early on, placing first in my fourth-grade science fair.
Funny story about that…”

Way too much information.

2. Expertise Highlights — Don’t assume that the interviewer has closely read your resume and knows your
qualifications. Use your elevator pitch to briefly highlight 2-4 points that you think make you stand out.

Good: “I have spent the last six years developing my skills as a customer service manager for Megacompany
Inc., where I have won several performance awards and been promoted twice. I love managing teams and
solving customer problems.”

The emphasis here is on experience, enthusiasm, and proof of performance.

Bad: “My first job was as an administrative assistant for Macy’s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. I learned a
great deal in that role that served me well over the next 12 years. At the time, I wasn’t sure about my career
path, so I next took a position selling real estate. It only lasted for six months, but I sure enjoyed it.”

Zzzzzzz. Nobody cares about your first job 12 years ago. You are starting with the least impressive part of
your career and the interviewer is likely to tune out before you get to the good stuff.

3. Why You’re Here — End by telling them you want the position and why.
Good: “Although I love my current role, I feel I’m now ready for a more challenging assignment and this
position really excites me.”

Concise and positive.

Bad: “Because of the company’s financial problems and my boss’s issues, I’m worried about my job’s
stability and decided to start looking for new opportunities.”

Don’t be too candid or you risk coming across as negative. This answer also makes it seem like you’re
interested in a job, any job — not this job in particular.

Remember: You will have time later to walk through your resume in more detail and fill in any gaps. Don’t
try to squeeze in too much information or your interviewer WILL start to tune out.

A good interview is a dialogue, not a monologue. Keep it concise and give your interviewer the chance to
dive in and ask questions.

Practicing your answer over and over will be the key to success, so break out the mirror and a stopwatch, or
get the full advantage of the interactive practice tool inside our Big Interview training system.

Example Answers for “Tell Me About Yourself”:

“I have more than five years of experience as a technical project manager at top Wall Street companies.
Most recently, I led the development of an award-winning new trading platform. I’m a person who thrives in
a fast-paced environment so right now I’m looking for an opportunity to apply my technical experience and
my creative problem solving skills at an innovative software company like this one.”

How would you describe your ideal job?

My ideal job would involve training others on best practices in auditing. In my current job, I've had the opportunity to
spend time training others in our office on the latest updates in GAAP. In this past year I've also had the opportunity
to travel to other offices in our region to train their new hires. It was quite an honor to be selected in the central
region to do this training, since it has been only the elite auditors at our company who have been selected for this
role. So being able to leverage my skills to help develop others around me would be part of my ideal job."

"My ideal job would involve working toward certification in my field. I've already completed the first test for industry
certification and passed it the first time, which is a big first step forward. Most professionals, even with experience,
don't pass the first test on the first try. I have two more tests to pass, one of which I already have scheduled to
complete before graduation. So my ideal job is to become a subject matter expert in my field. Going beyond just
being certified to becoming the go-to person for others at my company."

“I would describe the ideal job as a job that makes the most of my qualifications and abilities, and gives me a
chance to constantly challenge myself. I look for a stable job with quality supervision, a positive work
culture at a successful company that will encourage me to work at my best.”

Other good answers to the ‘dream job’ interview question could be:
  A job that provides opportunity to learn, progress and contribute to the organization.
 A teamwork-oriented environment in a company that empowers employees to create and take
initiatives.
 A job that my skills are utilized to the maximum and allows me to grow within the organization.
 I would prefer the company culture to be very team oriented and focused on delivering real
measurable results while still maintaining a friendly and respectful work environment.
 My ideal job would be – Open, supportive, entrepreneurial, stimulating, collaborative, inspiring,
focused on fostering strengths.
 I would love to work in a job in which I can work both by myself and with others to achieve the end
result. I am very self-motivated so I am interested in working in an atmosphere where I can
continuously learn new things and improve my skills.
 My ideal job is – Friendly, fast paced, available to learning new things, challenging and of course
opportunity for career advancement.
 A workplace that is open to communication, staff that are approachable and willing to listen as well
as give feedback.
 I flourish in an environment that allows me to grow my position and gives me learning opportunities.
Work environments where trust and team work are keys to success. I really enjoy working with teams
and feel mutual trust and respect is a necessary component to any job.
 An environment with various sized teams of equally passionate, creative and intelligent people on
projects that are both exciting and practical.
 I would prefer working in an interesting and professional job where everybody work hard and help
each other to succeed as a team.
 A job where I can use my creative abilities to support, aid and mentor other professionals.
 The workplace that gives enough space and helps employees to grow. There should be healthy team
work, good communication, mutual understanding between each team member. A workplace where
there is respect for individual’s ideas and always appreciate good work as well as knowledge.

Why should we hire you?

Most of the answers that follow sound something like, I’m a hardworking person who enjoys a challenging and
rewarding work environment where I can develop my strengths and weaknesses. I truly believe I can be an asset to
your team. However, it’s important to make sure that this answer doesn’t sound rehearsed; try to bring something
different and more personal to the table here.

As a recruiter, it’s refreshing to hear something like, I’m very interested in expanding my knowledge and being part of
an awesome team. Helping companies develop and moving things in the right direction has always been a passion of
mine. I bring a smile, motivation, and positive energy everywhere I go, and the workplace is no exception. You’ll find
me ready to get my hands dirty and happy to start something new and exciting.

Although I have no experience in development and I only just finished a development course, I am keen to learn and
dedicate my time and effort to become a great developer in the shortest time possible. I am hard working, fast
learning and super motivated, and from volunteering as a firefighter I know that I can work under pressure in very
complex situations. Of course that to be a firefighter you also have to be a team player and know how accept
authority.
This is a wonderful opportunity for me to get interviewed at such a renowned company. Your organization will surely
prove to be an excellent platform for me to establish my skills and knowledge in the corporate world. Even though I
am a fresher, I assure you that I will give my best and work to my full potential so that I can contribute as much as I
can towards the growth and welfare of this great brand.”

1. Reiterate the specific skills and knowledge you have that directly correlates with the responsibility of the
position. Brief summary of themselves and their experiences, highlight their abilities that are related to the
job

2. Offer a scenario of how if those skills can be applied and how they directly offer solution to a problem or
challenge shared during the interview discussion

3. Communicate an innovative approach to creating a greater efficiency that can save the company time and
money.Incorporating those three components, positions the candidate for greater success in making a lasting
impression upon the interviewer to take notice and consider filling the position with you.”

4.. I also want to see if they did their homework, researched about the company, being well prepared.

Why Do You Want to work in the fire Industry.

I want to be a firefighter because I feel I have the necessary skills, experience and attributes to perform the role to a
very high standard. I enjoy working with people; I enjoy working with society and I also enjoy working in jobs that
allow me to make a positive impact whilst working as part of a highly committed and dedicated team. Having studied
the role in detail, and the role the Fire Service plays in the community, I very much feel I can make a positive and
lasting contribution to the organisation.”

During my research, I established that the role involves many different aspects in addition to responding to incidents.
Whilst there is the reactive side to the Fire Service, there is also the proactive side whereby education and safety play
a very important role. Having studied the personal qualities and attributes in detail, I feel the skillset and experiences I
have now gained in life would allow me to perform the job to a high standard.

Oil and gas is a major industry supporting the global economy as oil and gas still remain the primary sources of
energy for industrialized and developing economies of the world.Rising energy demand and depletion of energy
resources are adding the pressure on governments to develop regulatory plans for oil and gas physical security
system. There are many individual security measures in the market for the protection of rig platforms and pipeline
and other transportation systems. However, there is no integrated system developed for the overall physical security
and network security. Currently, some of the major market players in oil and gas industry are developing many
integrated solutions for security

Some of the major driving forces for oil and gas physical security market are increasing threats of terrorist
attacks due to geopolitical issues that can lead the countries to scarcity of energy and governmental
regulations for increasing security compliances in the system. Oil and gas price fluctuation resulting in
economic slowdown can become a hurdle in the growth of this market. Oil and gas price decline will directly
have an adverse impact on oil and gas infrastructure causing reduction in demand of physical security
compliances. Growing oil and gas opportunities in offshore regions are raising the need of security
compliances that can lead this market towards success in future.

Onshore exploration and production is moving rapidly towards offshore exploration to meet the energy
demand globally and this major shift is raising the demand for physical security compliances. Many
engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors are focusing on advance oil and gas physical
security systems such as Critical communications, electronic physical access control, fire detection &
suppression, perimeter intrusion detection and video surveillance to make oil and gas production and
transportation threat-proof.

It’s no secret that drilling for oil is a dangerous job. In the complex industry of oil and gas, there’s a lot that could go
wrong. One of the more serious risks for this industry is the potential for fires and explosions.

Welding, cutting, brazing, and grinding create a significant risk of fires and explosions. This type of
work generates hot sparks and slag. Those can then come into contact with nearby combustibles and
flammable gases. Here are some basic ways you can prevent hot-work incidents:

 Having and using a hot-work permit

A written permit is required in certain situations. But, it’s a good idea to use them for all your hot-work
activities anyway. The permit ensures that all necessary safety precautions are in place. It also helps lower
the risk of fire or explosion.

 Performing hot-work in a safe location

Remove all combustibles from the area before conducting hot-work. Whenever possible, perform the work in
an area that won’t interfere with other workers.

 Wearing the proper PPE

Always wear FR clothing when performing hot work. It is the responsibility of the employer to provide
this to the employee. Further, FR clothing should be maintained and kept in good condition.

 Using fire blankets to protect nearby equipment from sparks and slag

If you cannot move combustibles or nearby equipment out of the way, lay fire blankets over them. This will
protect them and prevent them from catching fire.

 Having fire extinguishers nearby and ready to use

Employees should always know where to find the nearest fire extinguisher. This is even more critical when
performing hot-work. Hoses and other suppression equipment can work too.

 Assigning a fire watch for all hot-work activities

A fire watch should always be present for hot-work activities. The fire watch should know how to sound the
alarm in the event of a fire. They should also know to only extinguish a fire when it is small and contained to
one area. OSHA requires the fire watch remain in place for at least 30 minutes after the work is complete.

Preventing fires by understanding ignition sources

What's another common cause of fires and explosions in the oil and gas industry? The ignition of flammable
vapors from mobile engines and auxiliary motors.

Vehicles and motorized equipment present ignition hazards when located near flammable vapor sources.
This is why it’s important to conduct fire risk assessments. This also creates the need to safely position all
motorized equipment during drilling, servicing, and production operations.

Some of the ignition sources you’ll find on-site in the oil fields are:

 Internal-combustion engine sparks

 Open flames from any source
 Cigarettes, or smoking
 Welding operations
 Electric power tools
 Two-way radios
 Vehicles with catalytic converters
 Portable generators

There are many ways to protect your employees from these ignition source hazards. First, you'll need to put
in place several rules and management practices. Next, you’ll need to train your employees how to recognize
these hazards. Finally, you'll want to consider using engineering controls and monitoring equipment.

How often does your company conduct Fire Risk Assessments?

Establishing rules and safe work practices is critical to safety. Fire Risk Assessments are a great way to
ensure that safe work practices are being followed. They will help you to confirm if the risk of fire has been
minimized.

During a Fire Risk Assessment, you’ll first want to identify potential sources of flammable vapors. These
sources include wellbores, tanks, trucks, pumps, and more. Then, you’ll need to determine if these vapors are
a safe distance from any ignition sources. You’ll also need to establish safe areas, boundaries, and entry
routes for all vehicles and motorized equipment.

Other safe work practices you can put in place include:

 Provide spark arrestors for internal-combustion engines

 Prohibit vehicles with catalytic converters from the immediate vicinity of the rig
 Prohibit open flames from the vicinity of the rig
Training Your Employees

Train your employees to recognize hazards specific to the oil and gas industry. For instance, they should
know what it means when an engine “over revs” or starts “running away.” When this happens, the engine is
in a gas cloud and at high risk for a catastrophic explosion. If this occurs, employees need to immediately
evacuate the area.

Employees should also be aware of the content and hazards of the equipment they are working on. The oil
industry uses very complex equipment that young or new employees may not be familiar with. Take the time
to train them properly before letting them loose. Want more info on the hazards of worker in the oil industry?
Check out our blog, "The Dangerous Life of a Roughneck: The truth about oil drilling safety hazards."

Engineering Controls

You may want to consider installing automated systems for your mobile engines. Shutdown systems, spark
arrest systems, and intake flame arrestors are all good options. They automatically respond to hazardous
situations.

You can also use monitoring equipment to detect flammable gases. A popular option is a multi-gas monitor.
You can mount these in a permanent location or wear them as a portable device. Many organizations in the
oil and gas industries rely on this type of equipment.

Want more information on how to prepare for these hazards in the oil industry? Refer to this Hazard Alert
on mobile engines and auxiliary motors.

More Ways to Prevent Fires in Oil and Gas

Here are some more ways that you can better protect your employees:

 Perform Routine Audits and Inspections

We like to believe that we’re prepared for fires and incidents. Routine audits and inspections are a good way
to verify if that’s the case. Inspect your areas that are at high risk for fire and explosion. Determine a path
forward if you find that there’s room for improvement.

 Provide and Maintain Fire Suppression Equipment

Make sure that you have enough fire suppression equipment on hand. You’ll also need to maintain this
equipment by doing regular inspections. Immediately replace any equipment that has damage or defects.

 Train Employees on Safe Work Procedures

Give your employees routine training on the topics of fire and explosion safety. Train them on how to use
fire extinguishers and other equipment. Make sure they understand what's required of them when performing
hot-work. Test their knowledge on the different ignition sources they may face in the oil field.

 Use an Emergency Alert System

Develop an emergency action plan that explains what to do in the event of a fire or explosion. Employees
need to know of an emergency immediately so they can respond appropriately. Do you have a mass
notification system in place? Alarms, radios, and mobile devices are all great options.

 Perform an Occasional Fire Drill

The best way to determine if you’re prepared for an emergency is to run a drill. This will help employees
prepare for a real-life situation. And you’ll learn where you can make improvements to your emergency
action plan.

The oil and gas industry can be a dangerous line of work. So, put these best practices into use. You’ll reduce
the risk of fire-related injuries from happening at your worksite.

Let’s do our part, and get our workers home safe.

Why are you interested in our company?

"I have read about your company’s reputation for building and growing your leadership talent from within.
It is your company’s commitment to not only that first entry level job, but also the commitment to career
development at each subsequent stage of my career that interests me the most. I want to work for a company
where I do not have to change employers to advance in my career…"

Do you have any location preferences?

"While I like the area where I will be posted, but I am open to considering other parts of the country for the
right opportunity. I am early enough in my career to be mobile and flexible in what I will consider in terms
of my work location. The work itself is what is most important for me."

“Are You Willing to Relocate?” in future

“For the right opportunity I am definitely willing to relocate. I believe that this position and company is that
opportunity.”

“This is a great opportunity and a position I believe I am a great fit. I enjoy working in this area, but I would consider
relocating depending on the circumstances.”
This is a great opportunity for my career and would love to be a part of the team here. I enjoy this area and think it is
where I would like to further my career, especially with this company, , but for the right opportunity I am definitely
willing to relocate.

Are You Willing to Travel? How much?

“I’m definitely willing to travel, I always strive to be an asset to the company for which I work—if travel is needed to
help the company succeed, I’m definitely game for traveling. I find that travel allows me to expand my knowledge of
the many facets of a company’s customer base.

what if we don't select you' ?/why do you think you are rejected?

I might be missing some skills which the company want. As per to the rule every company have some criteria of re-
applying. Will train and polish my skills and will re-apply with a selection criteria.

I may lack the criteria, which you are looking for, I shall upgrade and reapply next time because I am really interested
in working with your organisation.

why do you think you are selected?

I am suiting your requirement and you liked my skills which will be benefited to the company.

Where Else Are You Interviewing?/for how many companies have you appeared?
“I am in the beginning stages of the job search. I am attracted to positions that require exceptional communication
skills. In fact, what I like most about this opening is …”

“I am in various stages of interviewing at several large and mid-sized companies within the industry. I want to choose
a position where my experience and expertise will be an immediate asset to the company.”

Are you a goal-oriented person?

Yes I am. I have quite a few goals that I have set for myself in my education and career preparation. An example of
achieving one of my recent goals was securing a job in a reputed company.

I absolutely would define myself as goal-driven. I find that setting clear short- and long-term goals help me to keep
focused while completing daily tasks. When it’s difficult to know which responsibilities should be prioritized- referring
to my goals can often help make those priorities clear. Not only do I set specific- tangible goals- but I also set
deadlines and create a plan to reach them. I will encourage my team to similarly set goals and refer to them during
strategic planning meetings. If the work we are doing does not contribute to a goal- we review it as a team and
decide if our goals are aligning with our strategic plans
What goals do you have in your carrier? Sr.No.24 to 31

"In the near term, I am seeking to complete my B.E fire engineering course work and the related work requirements,
which would be in alignment with this role. Completing that as my near term goal will prepare me to take on
expanded roles and responsibilities in the future, if and when they become available."

In the near term, I would like to develop myself to become the best management trainee , learning as much as I can
about the role and about how I can best serve the needs of the department and the company. In the longer-term, I
would like to become an expert in an area of greatest need within my role. I would like to develop to the point that I
become that go-to person whom others rely upon for the most current information. And eventually I would like to
become a lead and mentor to help others developing in their respective roles."

Learning is really important to me. I want to continue learning techniques that will make me a better leader and
researcher. That is why I am so excited by the opportunity to work alongside the experts at this company. As I mature
as a professional- I hope to take over a leadership role for the next generation of analytical researchers at the
company. Eventually I would love to take my researching skills to the application side of the business. For me- making
that move indicates I will be able to use everything I learned throughout my education and career to make new
innovations.

Currently I strive to enhance my communication and motivation skills. I know these are important attributes for
leaders in the company. I am excited to start taking small roles of leadership in the projects and day-to-day aspect of
the business if I do get this position. I think it is important for employees at any level to have leadership skills. These
skills give people the confidence needed to help innovate and improve the business. Eventually I would love to see
myself as a manager here. I see management as a chance to help mold the next generation of thinkers and doers.

Describe a situation in which you were successful.

An example would be the research project I completed as part of my internship last summer. I was responsible for
reviewing a new technology tool being developed in the marketplace to decide if there was a value for adopting
internally. I completed the research ahead of schedule and recommended a small scale implementation to test the
use of the tool internally. Since I delivered my research early, my guide asked me to lead the test implementation.
The test implementation was successfully completed while I was there and I provided an implementation plan which
was followed by others after I completed my internship. The tool has been rolled out throughout the department…"

What do you think it takes to be successful in this career?

"To be successful, it requires the person to be dedicated to the profession in terms of both professional development
and delivery of excellent results. Let me give you an example of what I have done in each area…"

"I'm personally committed to being successful in this career. I believe it requires a combination of both educational
development and hands-on work experience. I'll give you examples of what I have been doing in each area…"
What accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction in your life?
"The project that I completed on my recent internship gave me a lot of satisfaction, since I delivered the project on
schedule. It also became the subject of a further research project in my schooling that received the President's Award
for Excellence and was the only project in my major to receive the award. Let me tell you more about it…"

"I recently took on a new and innovative project at work gave me a lot of personal and professional satisfaction. It
was a critical project in that it not only was a star project for our department, it also put our department in the
limelight at the end of the year. We ended up winning a special recognition, where the video about our project was
shown at the all hands meeting. Let me tell you about how it came about…"

If you had to live your life over again, what one thing would you change?
Probably my biggest regret has been not focusing on my chosen career earlier to serve the country to become an
army officer through NDA. However my father became an early mentor in my career. He helped me in both my
career selection and in focusing my college selection which would better help me in preparing for my future career in
the fire & safety industry.

How Do You Determine Or Evaluate Success

I determine success as getting the job done properly. Even if the expectations are lower, I will not consider myself
successful unless I met all of my own personal requirements. Of course, I’m always trying to push my personal
requirements higher and higher. I welcome opportunities to improve.

Do you handle conflict well?

"I do handle conflict well. I try to understand the needs of the other person and look for a way where we can find a
common middle ground. As an example, on my internship, there was a conflict within our team over who was going
to take responsibility for one of the key deliverables

"Conflict can be a part of getting things accomplished. Usually I’ve seen conflict arise due to differing priorities, both
internal and external. Let me give you an example of a recent conflict I had internally with a person in another
department and what we did to work together to resolve our different priorities

Have you ever had a conflict with a boss or professor? How was it resolved?

"I recently had a disagreement with one of my professors over the wording of a question on one of the key exams,
which was missed by several members of the class due to the ambiguity. I brought it up to the professor privately and
personally, but he was dismissive of my request. After discussing it with several classmates, we went to him together
to discuss it further. At that point, he agreed that there was a level of ambiguity in the question, but still would not
change the grade of the test. However, he did appreciate us bringing it to his attention and gave us the opportunity
to work on a separate project for extra credit to make up for the shortfall on the test. We completed the extra credit
and we were all happy with the end result. It wasn't necessarily the solution we were seeking, but it was a
compromise that was acceptable."
"How Do You Handle Stress/pressure?"

Pressure is very important to me. Good pressure—such as having many assignments or an upcoming deadline—helps
me to stay motivated and productive. Of course, there are times when too much pressure can lead to
stress. However, I'm very skilled at balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines; this ability prevents me from
feeling stressed too often. For example, I once had three large projects due in the same week, and that was a lot of
pressure. Because I created a schedule that detailed how I would break down each project into small assignments, I
completed all three projects ahead of time and avoided unnecessary stress.

“What Are Your Strengths and Weaknesses?"

I’m very collaborative and have always preferred to work in groups. In the project teams I’ve directed, members work
with a variety of people and are motivated by diverse creative tasks.

Assessing your strengths

 Knowledge-based skills: Acquired from education and experience (e.g., computer skills, languages,
degrees, training and technical ability).
 Transferable skills: Your portable skills that you take from job to job (e.g., communication and
people skills, analytical problem solving and planning skills)
 Personal traits: Your unique qualities (e.g., dependable, flexible, friendly, hard working, expressive,
formal, punctual,creativity,honesty,discipline,patience,respectfulness,dedication and being a team
player).

I have the ability to work effectively with different kinds of people. Hence, I would say that organizational
skills are one of the strongest points about me. I had to meet strict deadlines and coordinate with several
departments simultaneously in order to deliver a project. I was ultimately able to deliver the project on
schedule. In the end, this experience made me realise that I possess good organizational skills. But the entire
episode also helped me to polish my time management skills and multi-tasking abilities side-by-side.”

Assessing your weaknesses

Some examples of weaknesses you might mention include:

 Being too critical of yourself

 Attempting to please everyone
 Being unfamiliar with the latest software

I am not very good at computer applications and shortcuts. But I have obtained enough skills to do meaningful work
at present. Although I deliver my work bang on time at the last moment, I must admit that my speed is slow.
However, I have been taking classes and practising hard to sharpen my skills so I can work more efficiently. I really
want to be a fast programmer in the future and have a better coding speed than my peers.”
I struggle to manage my time sometimes and cut too close to the deadlines. To overcome this, I have started using
post-its and hourly entries in my calendar to remind me of my tasks. To add to this, I have begun organizing my time
into daily tasks, weekly tasks, and long terms tasks in order to prioritize.”

Why did you choose to attend this college?

"I was attracted to NFSC Nagpur ,Govt of India’s only fire engineering college based on both its academic reputation
& placement in PSU _____ has lived up to its academic reputation and more. I have found opportunities for personal
growth and development not only academically, but also to expand beyond classroom knowledge. Most of my
professors in my major have real world experience outside of academia and it shows. The professor for the capstone
class in my major was instrumental in guiding me to an internship this past summer which greatly expanded my
professional experience…"

I wanted to attend a good university, and this was the best university in the entire country.

f I were to ask your professors or boss to describe you, what would they say?

"I have received personal feedback from several of my professors, who refer to me as one of the most dedicated
students with whom they have worked along with recommending me for the Outstanding Student in Accounting
Award. I won that award my Senior year and had been recommended by the Department Chair. I have his letter or
recommendation along with the copy of the award, would you like to see them?"

What changes would you make at your college?

One particular area where we saw the opportunity for change at our college was providing students with a variety of
study areas to accommodate different needs. We did a student survey and found that there was a diversity of the
types of study locations that worked well for different students. We then worked with administration to help build
out some of these preferred study cells, many of which were adopted and implemented during my Senior year

"Several of the capstone classed in my major lacked real world experience connections. So I worked with two other
students and the Department Chair on a plan to enlist successful alumni to come in to speak to these classes. Initially
these talks were done in evening hours outside of the classroom. But as they showed success, they were eventually
incorporated into the classes themselves…

How has your education prepared you for your career?

My college education has exceptionally prepared me for a smooth transition from school to work by providing me
with the skills necessary to succeed. In college- I feel that I was well prepared for real-life situations and jobs. Difficult
courses have taught me exceptional critical-thinking skills and that the answers will not always be in front of my face.
Through courses like this- I have learned how to solve complex problems and that high-quality results take hard
work. Many of my internships have also given me the opportunity to experience situations first hand and taught me
how to come up with the best solutions.

Extracurricular Activities
have been involved in school athletics for almost my whole school career. I was a member of my high school's varsity
soccer team, even as a freshman. I was lucky enough to get a scholarship to my university because of my soccer
abilities. Being a member of many teams while growing up, I learned the value of being a good team member and
working as a team both on and off the field. For example, my soccer teams always developed and ran a number of
fundraisers throughout the year, requiring us to set and achieve goals together. I know how much effort it takes and
how satisfying it is to achieve a group goal.

Tell me about the most significant written report or presentation that you’ve completed.

"During my internship, I was asked to research the top providers for a type of software that our department was
considering acquiring. I did the research to assemble a report that was similar in content and structure to what you
would see in a Gartner report. It included a SWOT analysis of each product offering along with the level of maturity of
the product in the marketplace. My report ended up being the foundation of my final presentation, which I gave in
front of my department at the end of my internship…"

Is money important to you?

"Money is important to me in that it both reflects the value of what I am providing as well as taking care of my
personal and family needs. That said, it is not the most important driver for me in my career. Opportunities for
growth and advancement are far more important to me over the long run. Can you give me some examples of the
growth path others have achieved in this role?"

"Yes, money is important to me, since it’s both a measure of my value and it helps me to take care of the personal
needs in my life. But the opportunities for growth and advancement which would be offered to me are even more
important to me than money as I grow and succeed in the role. Can you give me some examples of how others in this
role have advanced in their careers over time?"

How much money do you need to make to be happy?

"I’m looking to earn based on my value to you as the employer. I am committed to doing my very best in my role and,
over time, would expect that value to increase. Can you provide me with an expected range for this role both for
starting and in the two- to three-year timeframe?"

I’m seeking to maximize my value to you as my employer. Ideally it will be a positive relationship where my earnings
are tied to my value and my increasing value over time.

How much salary do you expect?

Sir Just because I am a fresher, salary priority is not too much for me. I want to work and to learn in your reputed
company. There is no issue of salary. I will accept the salary as per the company norms.

As a fresher, my first priority is to start my career,therefore on the basis of my knowledge and qualification , I'd like
to take as per your company norms.

Yes, I would prefer a salary which is as per the company norms and consistent to the market. As I'm a fresher