Tell me about yourself.
Consider the following 4-step process to deliver your response:
1. I am a…..
2. With expertise/interest in….
3. I have had internships for…or…I have project work in…..
4. My Strengths include….
An actual example of an M.Eng targeting and I.T. role at Google:
I am a candidate for a Master's in Engineering in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and I will graduate in June 20XX.
My areas of interest are software development and system design. My expertise is focused on understanding the user’s needs and providing solutions to solve problems, improve product quality, or increase workplace productivity.
I interned with IBM and was a member of the research team that designed, prototyped, and implemented a successful multi-user enterprise web application to visualize and manage collaborative projects and work activities. Additionally, I strengthened my skills in Java and JavaScript and worked closely with highly experienced, world-class engineers.
I have additional strengths in natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing. I am proficient with Windows environments, C++, information retrieval, and TCP/IP. I will also complete my BS in Mathematics upon graduation this June.
Note: Words underlined appeared in the actual job description
Strategy: Link your skills to their needs
1. Your areas of expertise/interest should fit the company’s needs.
2. Your intern/project experience should describe an accomplishment related to a skill required by the company.
3. Your additional strengths should reflect other key skills or attributes you possess and match those listed in the job description.
1. I am a…..
2. With expertise/interest in….
3. I have had internships for…or…I have project work in…..
4. My Strengths include….
An actual example of an M.Eng targeting and I.T. role at Google:
I am a candidate for a Master's in Engineering in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and I will graduate in June 20XX.
My areas of interest are software development and system design. My expertise is focused on understanding the user’s needs and providing solutions to solve problems, improve product quality, or increase workplace productivity.
I interned with IBM and was a member of the research team that designed, prototyped, and implemented a successful multi-user enterprise web application to visualize and manage collaborative projects and work activities. Additionally, I strengthened my skills in Java and JavaScript and worked closely with highly experienced, world-class engineers.
I have additional strengths in natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and distributed computing. I am proficient with Windows environments, C++, information retrieval, and TCP/IP. I will also complete my BS in Mathematics upon graduation this June.
Note: Words underlined appeared in the actual job description
Strategy: Link your skills to their needs
1. Your areas of expertise/interest should fit the company’s needs.
2. Your intern/project experience should describe an accomplishment related to a skill required by the company.
3. Your additional strengths should reflect other key skills or attributes you possess and match those listed in the job description.