During job interviews, it’s common for interviewers or recruiters to ask you to describe yourself. This is a way for them to gauge your strengths and see how well you communicate. While it can be hard to answer this question, there are ways you can make the most of it. For example, try to avoid negative phrases that highlight your weaknesses. Instead, focus on the qualities and skills that are most valuable to the company.
How would you answer the question “Who am I?”
Describe yourself in a positive light. Using positive words in your description will have a stronger psychological impact and leave a better impression on the interviewer or recruiter. This will help them see that you are a good fit for the company and can contribute to its success.
There’s no cure for ME at the moment, but there are things that can help with some symptoms, including cognitive behavioural therapy and medicine to help with sleep problems and pain. It’s also important to manage your energy so that you don’t push yourself too far and make the symptoms worse.
People with ME often struggle to get a diagnosis. This is partly because there’s no test for the condition, and doctors sometimes mistake it for depression or other illnesses. In fact, up to 90 percent of people with ME have not been diagnosed, or were misdiagnosed.
Researchers are still working to understand what causes ME. They are trying to find out if it’s linked to genetics, infections, immune system problems, or hormone imbalances. One project, called DecodeME, aims to identify a genetic cause of ME by testing thousands of people’s DNA samples.
ME can develop suddenly, after an infection or surgery; or it can appear gradually, during a time of stress or hormonal changes (such as when you’re pregnant). It’s a relapsing-remitting illness, meaning that you will have some good days and some bad ones.
GPs can refer you to a specialist ME service, or you can contact a local support group for advice and information. There’s a lot of help available, from benefits to housing support. There are also ME-specific charities, such as Action for ME and ALISS, which can help signpost you to services in your area.