How to Answer Tell Me About Yourself (for New Grads & Freshers)

Summary

A senior marketing major at the University of Pennsylvania shares their diverse experiences in marketing, including internships in London and Philadelphia. They gained valuable insights into international marketing, social media campaigns, and event staffing. With additional roles as a server, receptionist, and camp counselor, they developed strong communication skills. Their excitement for an innovative company and passion for fashion align perfectly with the job description, making them eager for the opportunity to apply their skills in a dynamic, creative environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania majoring in marketing.
• 😀 The speaker has gained experience through multiple marketing internships.
• 😀 Last summer, the speaker interned in London at the London School of Economics and in an apparel company's marketing department.
• 😀 The speaker learned a lot about international marketing during the London internship.
• 😀 The previous summer, the speaker interned at a marketing agency in Philadelphia, working with fashion industry clients.
• 😀 The speaker worked on social media marketing campaigns and supported marketing events during the Philadelphia internship.
• 😀 Past work experience includes roles as a server, receptionist, and camp counselor, which helped develop communication skills.
• 😀 The speaker is excited about the opportunity due to the innovative nature of the company.
• 😀 The job description aligns well with the speaker's experience in social media marketing and passion for fashion.
• 😀 The speaker is enthusiastic about contributing to the company, leveraging both marketing experience and personal interests in fashion.

Q & A

What is your major and where are you currently studying?

I am currently a senior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in marketing.

Can you tell us about your international experience?

Last summer, I interned in London, where I took courses at the London School of Economics and worked in the marketing department of an apparel company. This experience helped me learn a lot about international marketing.

What kind of work did you do during your internship in London?

In London, I interned with an apparel company, focusing on marketing tasks, and learned a great deal about international marketing strategies and practices.

How did your previous internship in Philadelphia contribute to your career development?

During my previous internship at a marketing agency in Philadelphia, I supported the team on marketing projects for various clients in the fashion industry. I specifically worked on social media marketing campaigns and helped staff marketing events.

What were your primary responsibilities during your marketing internship in Philadelphia?

My primary responsibilities included working on social media marketing campaigns, assisting with event staffing, and supporting the marketing team on various client projects.

You mentioned other jobs in your transcript. How did these experiences help you develop your skills?

I’ve worked as a server, a receptionist, and a camp counselor. These roles helped me enhance my communication skills, as they required direct interaction with a wide range of people.

Why are you excited about this opportunity?

I'm really excited about this opportunity because it’s with such an innovative company, and I believe the job description is a perfect match for my background in social media marketing and my passion for fashion.

What makes you particularly interested in the fashion industry?

I have a deep passion for fashion, and I believe my skills in social media marketing align perfectly with the needs of the fashion industry.

How would you describe your experience with social media marketing?

I’ve had hands-on experience working on social media marketing campaigns during my internship at the marketing agency. This involved creating strategies, curating content, and managing campaigns for fashion clients.

What do you think makes an innovative company stand out?

An innovative company stands out by being forward-thinking, embracing new ideas, and constantly evolving with the latest trends and technologies, which is why I am excited about the opportunity with your company.