What To Write In "100 Words About Yourself"

Hi all,
Before interview, many companies ask candidate to fill a form. Usually, there is a section which asks to write about yourself in 100 or 150 words. I am confused as to what is expected in this section...about personal stuff, professional stuff (that is already there in cv), or anything else. What does a recruiter want to read in this section? Please help.
Thanks and regards

I do not know exactly but I guess its would be personal information, professional information, strenghts, weaknesss, thoughts etc etc.

yes yaasmin ur rite,,with all these points there are some more points to state in the same area.
1) job related achevements, this part should be supportive to our strengths,
every complited task should reflect our involvement internally not state as i am a hard worker ,target oriented etc.
2) knoledge development action, plans to improove related field knoledge also. we can write in this area.
regards,
Khan
Hyderabad.

Greetings,
In addition to what Yasmin and MSKhan have mentioned , please do consider the following:

• Strategies an introduction , if possible tailored for the role
• Target the three areas Professional, Education and personal details.
• Mention information to what have been shared on the CV. Your CV would include your MBA with date and marks scored. Mention how this program added value to your learning and how would that learning help this new role. For eg: Your MBA program required you to work on a project for recruitment in the same sector you have applied for this job. In a sentence frame this.
• Keep it concise, let this be your one minute trailer , so define it accordingly.

Wish you all the best !
Regards,
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Treat this exactly the same as you would answer if the question was asked in an interview.
The best way to answer a question like this both orally and in writing is to relate it specifically to the job you are applying for.
In other words use this as an opportunity to ram home your claim to the job.
So talk about your skills and experience as they relate to the position. Nothing else is relevant. Don't talk about education or hobbies or any other extraneous topic. Keep it strictly to the point.
If the job description talks about say, problem solving, client service, and high level of organisational skills, then use this opportunity to briefly talk about yourself in relation to them.
You are still talking about YOURSELF, but in terms that relate to the job. It also shows the employer that you have seriously thought about the question.

It is exactly as John says. Do not repeat anythig they can find in your CV. Apart from being redundant, it also wastes precious space in a short statement about yourself. Think what makes you stand apart from the crowd. Your statement should answer the question: "Why you?"
Rani Innes
Link Communications

The CV already has your personal information, etc.
This column gives you an opportunity to add value to your CV, by describing why you would be the ideal person for the role you are applying.
You would need to highlight the reasons you find this job role attractive, how you can contribute & your vision (where you expect to be).
Everyone has a dream to reach a certain goal....how to make that dream a reality is the foundation to happiness.

Hi...
You could emphasize your work related or personal achievements which you have not mentioned in your resume...
Kalpana

I agree with all the posts here. But all of you are lacking one aspect i.e. Handwriting Analysis. You can find a lot of material in this site itself regarding 'Handwriting Analysis' during recruitment.
Khalil

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