Yes, I did. My family couldn’t afford to pay for college. I applied for as much financial aid as possible, but I still had to work to pay for whatever that didn’t cover. I worked after classes every day and on the weekends, too. In the end, in addition to a college degree, I also had some valuable work experience under my belt. The story this candidate tells demonstrates that she can set a goal — getting a college degree — and reach it through hard work. She even points out that, because of her need to overcome this obstacle, she now has valuable work experience.
Never Say: “I’ve been very lucky. I really haven’t had any obstacles to overcome.” Luck isn’t what is going to get this candidate hired. She needs to demonstrate perseverance and therefore should try to find some obstacle to speak about.