- We're now going to look at some examples
of job candidates answering the question,
"What makes you interesting?"
When answering this, it comes down
to "Why should I hire you?"
Its a narrative of your cumulative experience
that lead you to this position.
The first candidate, Tom, is interviewing
for an entry-level position as a UX designer.
Let's see what he says.
- Tom, what makes you interesting?
- Before my coursework, I was always user-centered.
I would design my thank-you cards based on
the personalities of the people that I would talk with.
I also would love to work with your company
because you are already so user-centered.
And based on my experience, I would
love to bring that to the company
and I would love to continue the conversation.
- Great.
- Tom's narrative worked well.
Even though it's not work-related,
he creatively demonstrates his interest in user design.
He also talks about how his interest
is aligned with the company's philosophy,
further supporting his candidacy.
Now let's look at how someone seeking a more senior position
as a training and development manager
might answer this question.
- So Donna, what makes you interesting?
- It's really about helping people.
I find that each position and volunteer
opportunity that I have taken on
is about helping people to be the best
that they can be in their careers.
My experience traveling and working internationally,
in the United Kingdom, in Asia, in France,
has given me a unique cultural perspective,
so that I can better understand individual needs.
Also I think my experience in evaluation
and assessment gives me a good idea
of how to help out in each situation.
And that's why I'm so excited to work for this company,
because this company has so much growth and potential,
and it would just be one of the most amazing places to work.
- Great. Your background's really varied.
- Oh, thank you.
- Donna does a fantastic job
of focusing on her motivation for work
and supporting this with specific examples.
I like that she brought in her international experience
which gives her a unique perspective
that others may not have.