The words you use to describe yourself can make or break your chances of landing a job. If your response to the question “how would you describe yourself” sounds too generic or cliché, you could come across as just another run-of-the-mill applicant.
The best way to answer this question is by choosing a few words that best reflect your personality, skills and qualities. For example, you might be creative or passionate, a hard worker or an excellent communicator. You should also choose words that will help you stand out, such as gregarious or enthusiastic. Words like these are not generic and will give interviewers a clearer picture of who you are.
Interviewers use this question to gain insight into your work ethic and how well you function in a team environment. They are looking for a description that shows you are committed to the company and its future goals, according to Simeio.
Employers want to know you are interested in learning, improving and being a part of the organization’s success story. They are also looking for candidates who are flexible and resourceful as the business environment constantly changes.
Results-driven, dependable and organized are other words employers look for in a candidate. Interviewers want to see that you will be able to deliver on your promises and provide consistency in getting the job done.
If possible, it can be helpful to ask people who have worked with you and know you well for describing words that they feel apply to you. Ideally, they will have positive feedback to back up their comments and can offer examples to support them. Similarly, if you are applying to college, it can be helpful to get descriptive words from teachers and recommendation letter writers who know you.
“Who Are You” is a song by English rock band the Who. It was written by Pete Townshend and recorded as a double-A side with the John Entwistle composition “Had Enough” on the 1978 album Quadrophenia and More. It was the last release by the band with drummer Keith Moon before his death in September of that same year. The song is an encore track during the band’s live performances.