Tell me something about yourself

Summary

Josea Cruz, a 23-year-old fresh graduate, introduces himself in a job interview for a sales representative position at a pharmaceutical company. He highlights his early passion for sales, having raised 5,000 pesos at age 12 by selling chocolates. Cruz emphasizes his people skills, demonstrated through leadership roles in college organizations, and his academic achievements, graduating as a cum laude, showcasing his qualifications for the sales role.

Takeaways

• 😀 Josea Cruz, also known as Nono, is a 23-year-old fresh graduate.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Nono comes from a blended family with a stepbrother and two step-sisters.
• 🎓 The interviewee is applying for a sales representative position at a pharmaceutical company.
• ⏳ Interviewers typically have a short attention span, so it's crucial to make a strong impression quickly.
• 🚫 Avoid generic personal answers and focus on qualifications relevant to the position.
• 💰 At the age of 12, Nono demonstrated a passion for sales by earning 5,000 pesos selling chocolates.
• 🚴 Nono used the earnings to purchase a BMX bike, showcasing initiative and goal orientation.
• 🤝 Nono is passionate about relating to people, which is an asset in sales.
• 🏆 During college, Nono was involved in various organizations and held officer positions, indicating leadership and time management skills.
• 🏅 Nono has excellent academic grades and was successful in extracurricular activities, graduating as a cum laude.
• 📈 The script emphasizes the importance of tailoring the 'tell me about yourself' response to highlight achievements and skills pertinent to the job.

Q & A

What is a common challenge people face when asked to tell about themselves in an interview?

Most people find it difficult to respond to the question 'Tell me about yourself' in an interview.

In the given scenario, what is the position the applicant is applying for?

The applicant is applying for the position of a sales representative.

What is the applicant's name and nickname?

The applicant's name is Josea Cruz, and his friends call him Nono.

Why is it important to avoid very personal details in your answer?

Very personal details should be avoided because interviewers only have an attention span of 60 seconds and your response should focus on key points that qualify you for the position.

What kind of details should be included in the answer about yourself?

The answer should include concrete and specific achievements and accomplishments that make you qualify for the position.

What personal experience did Josea mention to demonstrate his passion for sales?

Josea mentioned that he started selling items to his friends and relatives at the age of 12 and raised 5,000 pesos by selling low-end chocolates to his classmates, which he used to buy a BMX bike.

How did Josea demonstrate his ability to relate to people during his college years?

Josea demonstrated his ability to relate to people by joining and becoming an officer in various organizations at his college.

What skills does Josea claim to have shown through his involvement in college organizations?

Josea claims to have shown good time management skills through his involvement in college organizations.

What academic and extracurricular achievements did Josea highlight?

Josea highlighted that he has excellent academic grades and was involved in extracurricular activities, managing to graduate as a 'kumau' (likely referring to 'cum laude').

What key qualities did Josea emphasize in his self-introduction?

Josea emphasized his passion for sales, his ability to relate to people, and his achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.