“Tell Me About Yourself”
1. Target Position: I’m a … with … experience. Some of my key strengths
include…
I’m an Administrative Professional with extensive experience in office management,
event planning and presentations. Some of my key strengths include organization,
diplomacy and creativity.
2. Most Recent Position. In my most recent position…
In my last position I was a Senior Administrative Assistant supporting the Vice
President of Marketing for XYZ Film Production Company. In this capacity, I planned
opening events for 500 to 1,000 participants, created Power Point presentations
incorporating movement and sound, and met the administrative needs of a
marketing staff of 10.
3. That’s what I’ve been doing most recently but let me step back and
explain how I got there…
I actually began as an administrative assistant for the marketing team of a small
plastics manufacturer. Within 9 months I was promoted to Senior Administrative
Assistant and managed another administrator hired to fill the position I left…
4. Reason For Leaving. I left my last position…
In an effort to increase capital resources, the company decided to sell to an
international conglomerate and many departments were consolidated with others,
including the Marketing Department…
5. Future Focus. I’m proud of… I’m looking forward to…
I’m very proud of my contributions at XYZ, and I’m looking forward to contributing
my strengths in organization, diplomacy and creativity to your company. “Tell Me
About Yourself” 2 © Right Management 2009. All Rights Reserved.
1. Target Position I’m a … with … experience. Some of my key strengths
include…
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2. Most Recent Position. In my most recent position…
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3. That’s what I’ve been doing most recently but let me step back and
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4. Reason For Leaving. I left my last position…
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5. Future Focus. I’m proud of… I’m looking forward to…
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