Briefly Describe Your Experience

You may be asked to describe your previous work experience during a job interview. Even if your resume contains information about your previous job roles, knowing how to answer this question during an interview can help you highlight the skills you believe are most valuable in the prospective role. Any job comes with a set of responsibilities, so knowing your prior experience can help your interviewer determine how prepared you are for a role. Even if your experience is visible on your resume or application, your ability to summarize your work history and relate it to the position can demonstrate that you've considered your potential employer's expectations.

This interview question allows you to summarize your education and training that make you the most qualified candidate for the position. You can use this time to explain how the items on your resume prepare you for the responsibilities of this position and how they contribute to the company's goals. Consider writing down quick talking points before your interview to help organize your thoughts, and use the steps below to help prepare your answer.

Answer as an example: My career started as a general psychologist working in various hospitals. I then obtained skills and certifications to work in schools. I have worked in 10 schools in the last fifteen years of my career, where I have helped students deal with stress, poor performance, anxiety, and low self-esteem.