Within the limits of your experience to-date, what has given you the greatest sense of accomplishment and why?

Shawna

• Feb 19th, 2017

For myself I would have to say when I was employed at a job for two years where I made decent money but I loved my job, my boss and co-workers, and supported myself and family and paid all the living expenses.

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• Member Since Sep-2005 | Apr 3rd, 2011

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"Describe yourself!", This question is almost invariably asked in the majority of interviews, and just as invariably answered dismally! What does one say and why do we always seem so flustered by the question? Because we have always been taught by our parents and respected elders not to boast or talk about ourselves.

With a childhood full of such repressive advice, its not surprising that the majority of us begin the answer with a stammer and a blush, almost instantly changing from flash to foolish and ruining our chances of employment.

So what do we say? Frankly, just answer the question as it comes. Most disconcerted candidates dread this question and begin with a silly "Basically, my name is ...". Why don't we realize that our CV is there right in front of the interviewer, and he knows this already.

By repeating the stuff that fills our CV, we just demonstrate that we are an 'in-the-box' kind of person, with little if any skill in innovation and presentation.

Actually, a question of this kind is an ideal way to plug in everything we want to say about ourselves that we had leave out of the CV. If you have attended a premier institution, say that the institution taught you much more than the degree it awarded you, mention people who influenced you, talk about the books you like reading, your hobbies and your other interests.

Talk about your strengths; perhaps mention an instance when you used your conflict resolution skills or selling skills or whatever. But make certain that it does not sound like blowing your trumpet. Mention these instances as learning.

Tall about your weaknesses, but make sure that they are 'positive' weaknesses. For instance you could say that that you sometimes pay more attention to detail than is warranted. You can openly confess a tendency to be impatient with team members who cannot carry their own weight, or who cannot contribute sufficiently.

But first, think today what you want to say and practice. Remember, if you hesitate about yourself, your interviewers will doubt whether you fit their bill of requirements. After all, if you don't know about you, who does?

How to describe yourself

Nadeem Aslam

• Mar 21st, 2017

As a joke yet a very informational elevator speech I always love to say?"Hello my name is Nadeem Aslam I am a student of..... I play cricket, football and if you want to know anymore unnecessary info...

Arlyn Abarillo

• Nov 27th, 2016

Hi, I am Arlyn and as I describe myself I am an ambitious, kind, and doing things that can be good to others, I know how dealing people rich or poor, and most I am a fun loving person.

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Mounika dhondi

• Aug 6th, 2017

I feel most confident in doing things that
I really enjoy the work and always have some creative things

alicia88

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• Jul 14th, 2010

Satisfying customers and getting the job done.

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How do you make yourself indispensable to a company?

Hajar Singh

• Aug 29th, 2017

Taking responsibility and handling that responsibility well, is a good step in the right direction.

mithr17

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• Dec 8th, 2011

I agree with "karen." Adding to her answer, I would like to say one needs to stay humble no matter how knowledgeable or rich one may be. You may be the most knowledgeable person in your job, but if a...

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Answer is not yet known to me.

viresh

• Nov 21st, 2017

Answer is 5 since 3 coins are put in 3 respective machines then we get single fruit in each of machine and one more coin is needed to test whether machine gives different fruit. Still we need 1 more to check whether machine gives 1 more different fruit but it does not hence we need atleast 5 coins.

Curtis

• Oct 31st, 2017

4. One in each machine. The two that produced a pair, place a coin into one of them. If that one produces the other product you have your answer. If that one produces the same thing, then it will take more coins to figure out.

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Chasity

• Jun 6th, 2018

To be successful you must be willing to work hard and have confidence and let nothing stand in your way.

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• Sep 13th, 2009

The important qualities would be 1. self confident and persevering 2. stong urge to learn 3. Apply things learnt 4. Be emotionally balanced and some time insensitive to insults and conflicts 5. Keep t...

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What do you think are your personal strengths and what are the areas where you need to improve as an individual?

Priyanka

• Apr 27th, 2019

My personal strengths are Im self motivated and hardworking. I can work in every conditions and complete my task in given time.
My need to improve myself for grow up. Continuous improvement is the key of success.

Dee

• Dec 6th, 2011

My personal strengths are that I am very motivated and organized. I am confident that with my skills and ability I can make reach or exceed realistic goals. I need to improve, as an individual, bein...

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