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Tips for crafting the perfect response to this age-old question
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We’ve all been there. The dreaded “what do you do?” question is asked at a job interview or networking event and you have no idea how to respond. Do you tell them your job title? What your work day looks like? Your hobbies? Goals? How much information is too much? Well, the question of “what do you do?” isn't as intimidating as it may sound. In fact, we've compiled 11 engaging and personal ways to respond so that you can tackle this question with ease!
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- If you’re looking for alternatives for asking someone “what do you do?,” consider something that focuses less on their day-to-day and more on their passions. Try “what excites you?” or “what’s awesome about your life?” [10] X Research sourceThanks
- ”What’s something interesting you learned recently?” is another great conversation-starting question if you feel trapped in the “what do you do?” rut. [11] X Research sourceThanks
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- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-answer-what-do-you-do-interview-question
- ↑ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/theres-better-way-answer-what-do-you-j-t-o-donnell/
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- ↑ https://www.bizjournals.com/bizjournals/how-to/growth-strategies/2017/04/how-to-answer-the-question-what-do-you-do.html
- ↑ https://www.jobsage.com/blog/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-tell-your-story-in-an-interview/
- ↑ https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-answer-what-do-you-do-interview-question
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/how-to-answer-the-question-what-do-you-do/10789454
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/introduction-elevator-pitch-ted-clay-hebert.html
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/how-to-answer-the-question-what-do-you-do/10789454
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