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How would you describe yourself?
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The employer would like to find out how you have prepared yourself for your future career.
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This is a deceptively difficult question to answer. The key to answer this question is staying focused on your primary objective here - selling yourself as an employee. With this in mind, answer this question in light of your overall interview strategy. Don't describe your record collection, your favorite movies or you pets' names. Do, for example, describe what motivates your career and drives your passions.
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