Tell me about yourself is all too common an interview question.
Some may say talking about yourself is easy as we know everything, but in context of job interview it makes things different.Open ended questions have their own difficulties in answering properly.
First think why interviewers ask this question? It lets interviewer get into the actual interviewing and set a direction.Ice breaker and transition stage to put it in right perspective.
A good answer will be a great help for interviewee.
A simple and effective framework for your truthful and candid answer: present, past and future.
Present: Speak about about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big r documented accomplishment of current nature.
Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and also mention previous experience that’s relevant to the job and company you are presently applying for.
Future: Why you’re interested in this vacancy and why you can be a great fit for it.
One needs to plan his/her interview strategy-study role and company and tailor your words as per role and experience and vision to be a right fit.
A confident answer encompassing achievements relevant to the new job, your vision and suitability needs to be conveyed in sincere and calm manner.Off course never get into any hyperbole or unsubstantiated statements.
Some may say talking about yourself is easy as we know everything, but in context of job interview it makes things different.Open ended questions have their own difficulties in answering properly.
First think why interviewers ask this question? It lets interviewer get into the actual interviewing and set a direction.Ice breaker and transition stage to put it in right perspective.
A good answer will be a great help for interviewee.
A simple and effective framework for your truthful and candid answer: present, past and future.
Present: Speak about about what your current role is, the scope of it, and perhaps a big r documented accomplishment of current nature.
Past: Tell the interviewer how you got there and also mention previous experience that’s relevant to the job and company you are presently applying for.
Future: Why you’re interested in this vacancy and why you can be a great fit for it.
One needs to plan his/her interview strategy-study role and company and tailor your words as per role and experience and vision to be a right fit.
A confident answer encompassing achievements relevant to the new job, your vision and suitability needs to be conveyed in sincere and calm manner.Off course never get into any hyperbole or unsubstantiated statements.