How Would You Introduce Yourself in an HR Interview? Seeking Feedback on My Approach

I would like to advise all the HR professionals here on how to conduct interviews.

You can start by reviewing the candidate's resume and asking specific questions to probe further and gather information. For example, you can inquire about the year of graduation and the college attended, then cross-reference this information with the resume.

Next, you can ask about the starting year of employment and the name of the candidate's previous boss. You can also create a scenario where you imply knowing someone within the company by asking if they are familiar with a particular individual in a certain department. This can help uncover any inconsistencies or falsehoods in the candidate's responses.

This approach can be more effective than using the traditional "Tell me about yourself" question.

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Generator of this thread: Prashant.

Hi Jaishree,

"Tell me about yourself" is a common question asked in most organizations today. The purpose of asking this question is not to irritate us; it is asked to check our communication skills and the way we represent ourselves. Based on this question, most organizations will decide whether to choose this person or not. You can introduce yourself in the following ways mentioned below:

1. When asked to "tell me about yourself," say, "I will gladly answer that question, but may I first ask you a question? (They ALWAYS say yes) So that I may better focus my answer, what are the issues you want me to address should you hire me?

2. Think about what kind of person you would like working for you and convey that to the employer.

3. Just list off a few characteristics that you see yourself as having. If it's for a job interview, make all of the characteristics sound as positive as possible.

4. When you're in a job interview, that is NO TIME to be shy. Brag about yourself.

5. Employers love to ask you questions that get to your perception of yourself.

6. Because this is such a common question, it may be a good idea to sit down ahead of time and list 4-5 qualities and examples in your previous experience where these qualities allowed you to overcome a problem or succeed at a task.

7. Your best strategy is to honestly sell yourself and your abilities to an employer to get a job that is a good fit for you, in a company that is a good fit for you.

8. I suggest you go into the interview with a few "talking points" about yourself, in other words, things you want the interviewer to know about you.

Trust the above-mentioned points meet your requirement.

Regards,

Jaishree

Hi Members,

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I was amazed at reading "the Chronicle Indepth Interview" - CID method they call it. It's a good one. If you'd get a chance to read that, please do. It's good.

Dear Prashanth,

It is said that the "Altitude a person reaches depends on his Attitude."

So why should one get irritated by a question. The best thing to do is to answer about yourself covering the following aspects of yourself:
i) Educational Qualification
ii) Career Growth
iii) Your expectations out of a job
iv) Your expectations from any organization
v) Your view of life
vi) Your Hobbies
vii) Your family
viii) Your Background
ix) Your achievements
x) Totally - your Physical, Psychological, Personal, Spiritual self.

Feel relieved instead of getting irritated and stressed about the question. It reveals your composure and personality too.

All the best,
Premson

Long back, there was a discussion going on about a question that HR professionals normally ask, "Tell me something about yourself." Many members supported this question, while a few even called it foolish, stating that it is asked when there is nothing else to ask. To those who have been saying the same thing, I hope you will find your answer by watching this video clip.

After reading this, if anybody still thinks that HR wastes time by asking this question, I would say that they need time to mature.

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I would like to share my answer to this interview question:

"I am a young and enthusiastic HR Professional. Academically, I have completed my PGDBA in HR from Symbiosis. Professionally, I have 13 years of experience in handling various HR, IR, Personnel, and Admin related functions. Currently, I reside with my family in NOIDA and commute to Delhi every day to fulfill my responsibilities at KLM Ltd."

Please share your response to this interview question. Feedback is welcome.

Prashant Das

Hi,

I would like to share my view. The question is commonly asked by HR professionals to help candidates feel comfortable during interviews. It serves as a warm-up, allowing everyone to speak at least something about themselves and get accustomed to the flow. It is well-known that this question alone will not determine the selection.

The importance of the "Tell me about yourself" question

The question is entirely relevant, and if one feels that the interviewer has not gone through your CV or is just wasting time, then you are entirely off track. Interviewers very often ask, "Tell me about yourself." It's a way to break the ice and make you feel relaxed during the interview. Through this innocent question, they learn a lot about your personality. Share with them a balanced amount of information and proceed as indicated:

Personal interests to mention

Talk about some personal interests which don't relate directly to your work. Examples might include a hobby you are passionate about, like astronomy, chess, singing, golf, skiing, tennis, or whatever. Also, mention things like jogging. These passions show that you care for both your mind and body. Attach this to some volunteer work as icing on the cake.

Professional skills to highlight

You can now transition to sharing some key professional skills that would help you add value if you were hired for your target job. Be prepared to add a few qualities, skills, and/or areas of expertise that would help you excel in the job. However, be careful not to overwhelm the interviewer with information. You can mention that you are endowed with other skills as well, which will become evident as the interview proceeds. At first, mention the asset and refer only scantily to some proof of how you have used it to your advantage.

Regards, Arif ur Rehman