You should take this opportunity to
show your communication skills by speaking clearly and concisely in an
organized manner. Because there is no right or wrong answer for this question,
it is important to appear friendly.
Short Answers
"I attended MIT where I majored
in Electrical Engineering. My hobbies include basketball, reading novels, and
hiking."
"I grew up in Korea and studied
accounting. I worked at an accounting firm for two years and I enjoy bicycling
and jogging."
"I’m an easy going person that
works well with everyone. I enjoy being around different types of people and I
like to always challenge myself to improve at everything I do."
"I’m a hard worker and I like
to take on a variety of challenges. I like pets, and in my spare time, I like
to relax and read the newspaper."
"I’ve always liked being
balanced. When I work, I want to work hard. And outside of work, I like to
engage in my personal activities such as golfing and fishing."
Long Answer
"I went to the
University of Washington and majored in English Literature. I went to graduate
school because I really enjoyed learning. Afterwards, I started my career at
Boeing as a web content editor. I’ve been there for 3 years now. Although my
emphasis is in writing, I like numbers. I think solving logic problems and
riddles are quite fun. I also enjoy jogging, reading, and watching movies."
There is
no right or wrong answer for this question. Most important thing you should
remember is how you deliver the message. The example above shows a short answer
telling a little bit about the person. The answer went from education to
career, and then to personal interests all in a smooth flow.
