describe yourself

▶ describe oneself - Find out how you can describe yourself to make a good impression at your next job interview.

▶ 4. Job Interview Bob: Come on in. Hello, I'm Bob, the head manager of TomTim Trading. And you must be…? Jenny: Jenny Song, sir. Bob: Please drop the sir. And call me Bob. Thanks for coming. So Jenny, how are you today? Jenny: Oh, the weather is so lovely that it was a pleasure to walk here. Bob: Excellent! So, let’s begin. Obviously, I've got your resume, and I think I put that file here…no? Err.. well…. It seems to have vanished into thin air. Hmm… That’s weird. Oh, there it is! Ha ha! Bob: Right, Jenny, please tell me a bit about yourself. Jenny: Oh, well… I grew up in Canada and studied Sales & Marketing at the Super-Wonder University. I worked at BIG Fashion for six months as an intern... and I… Bob: Oh, you mean the fashion for big people like me? I am a big fan of their styles and a regular customer. As you can see… I am a bit of a fat, middle-aged man… oh, now I'm making myself sad… Oh, let’s change the subject. So… where were we? Oh, yeah, your interview! So Jenny, what do you like to do in your spare time? Jenny: Well… I enjoy bicycling and jogging, and reading… and… I.... Bob: Good, very good, I'd love to hear more about that. Sounds like you are very enthusiastic. So, Jenny, how would you describe yourself? Jenny:(to herself) Right, sell myself! Bob: Pardon me?