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INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
RESPONDING TO THE #1 INTERVIEW PROMPT: “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF”

A concise summary of yourself is needed in the form of a 30 second elevator pitch at a career fair or networking
event, as well as in response to the popular interview question, “Tell me about yourself.” So, what should you say?
Do include:
• The Basics: your name, CMU major/minor, and year in school (ex: sophomore)
• Experience: work experience, volunteer work, and projects related Ѽ