The best examples of words to use in cover letters, dating profiles and more. If you had to describe yourself in three words, do you know which ones you’d choose? It’s a lot harder than it sounds and ...

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It’s fair to say that most people aren’t typically asked to describe themselves to others on a regular basis. However, when it comes to landing the right job, interviewers expect you to confidently ...

The question “Describe yourself in 3 words” might seem simple, but it’s one of the most powerful tools in an interviewer’s arsenal. It gives employers a glimpse into your personality, self-awareness, ...

You’ve landed the job interview and now you’re asked that seemingly loaded question: what are 3 words that describe you? Confounded by choosing the right words to describe yourself, you hit a dead end ...

Consider the word “charismatic.” If someone called me charismatic, I will be incredibly flattered (and hugely surprised). But if I call myself charismatic, you will think I’m a jerk–and rightly so.

It is tough to describe yourself in words, and that's why so many people don't even try. They brand themselves exactly the same everybody else does: "Results-oriented professional with a bottom-line ...

“Describe Yourself in Three Fictional Characters” is one of the freshest memes to dominate social media, allowing Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram users to describe themselves with near-perfect ...

Do you use cheesy clichés, overblown superlatives, or breathless adjectives to describe yourself in your social media profiles and marketing materials? Do you write things about yourself you would ...