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This is a good opportunity to market yourself in line with what the job requires and to cite examples, hobbies, projects or previous work experience to support your case. For example, let's say the position is for marketing which requires perserverance and self-confidence. Let's also assume that you are confident that you can do the job and that you have some previous experience. If you prepare yourself and have "rehearsed", you may say something like:

"I believe that I am a determined, independent and creative person. I supplemented my university expenses by giving tuition even while juggling a heavy course load and extra-curricula activities. I organised serveral events successfully for the ... society ... I enjoy challenges and solving problems such as ... (a project you undertook which turned out well)."

"To balance off, include glimpses of people, travelling and reading." (Make sure you are sincere and can give examples of where you have travelled to, what have you read recently ... what did you find interesting / boring etc. Why?)

There is no need to go into family and a lot of personal details unless the interviewer asks you for these details.

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