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When I ask someone the "Tell me about yourself" type questions, I am looking to see what excites them about the field. Since I interview programmers, I look for
by elliottcarlson 16y ago
When I ask someone the "Tell me about yourself" type questions, I am looking to see what excites them about the field. Since I interview programmers, I look for passion about the industry, I want to know if they are keeping up with various trends on their free time, and I want to know about personal accomplishments that they were proud of.
It may not be what other people are looking for when they ask that question, but that is what it means to me.
Good luck, and just act relaxed and confident :)
- cperciva 16y agoSubmitter: Bookmark this answer and read it when you're applying for a job. What elliottcarlson says is great advice for job interviews, but not for college admissions. An employer wants to know if you'll be able to do good work for them; a college wants to know if they can mold you into a better person.
- elliottcarlson 16y agoThough now I feel extremely foolish for not realizing (and obviously not reading correctly) that submitter was interviewing for college admissions - thanks though ;)
- cperciva 16y agoIt's still great advice, even if you gave it to the wrong person. And if he takes my advice and bookmarks it, he might come back and read it at the right time. ;-)