educational background

 Basics

"Tell me about your educational experience."

is a basic interview request you might hear. The hiring manager uses this question to give you a chance to explain your perspective on your education as well as to connect your education to the job. Generally, an answer that shows a positive viewpoint on your educational experience and a connection on your degree to the job you want works best. For instance,

"My college experience was great in terms of both character development and learning about the various aspects of business and finance. It really prepared me well for success in financial management."

Transition

"How has your college experience prepared you for a business career?"

 is a transition-based question noted by the website Quintessential Careers. With this question, the hiring manager is looking to see that you have goals and stick to them. Ideally, you can connect your college degree to the job. While the simple approach is to show how a degree in business leads to a job in business or a degree in culinary arts leads to a job as a restaurant chef, there is more you can do with this question. Show off your ambitious approach to learning, such as,

"Not only did I learn a lot in my business classes, but I also had a chance to study abroad in Europe and to practice leadership as our club president."

This shows an above and beyond attitude.