Tell me about yourself
One of the most common and difficult questions asked during an interview is...
Can you tell me about yourself?
Similar questions are: -Why should we hire you? -Why do you want to work here? -What is it about us that makes you want to work here?
Just know that employers are not looking for you to actually tell them about your personal life, like your favorite shows or how awesome your spouse is. They are expecting you to tell them about yourself while giving them a brief overview of who you are, professionally speaking.
You should be ready with a one-minute answer that summarizes where you are in your career, generally with an emphasis on your most recent job while highlighting your strengths.
Answer these 5 questions to help yourself plan what to say and impress employers!
1- What are the three strongest reasons I am a great fit for this job?
2- What are some positive things I can say about the company, and how can I connect what they do with what I can bring to them?
3- Why do I really want this job beyond having a steady paycheck and perks?
4- What are three AWESOME things I did in my previous position that I can also offer in this new role?
5- What is the EXACT job description (make sure to write it down) and how do MY skills match up with it? Be as specific as possible!
Answering these questions will help you feel prepared to go in with some great things to say.
Have questions? Please ask!
Thank you Ashley. This was very helpful, I recently did a phone interview and was so nervous and did not answer well, and didn't pray before I did it. God Bless. Always a joy to read the things from you.
Jason burton finishing drywall 35 years just moved to Hollywood thanksgiving. From New jersey......looking for work....just turned 50 but in better shape than most.
Lmao exactly
Good tips.
Good tips.
Good tips.
Thank You Ashley!! This is really helpful
I am pretty easy going person when I am at work love to work married man two grower kids one dog I just need a chance to prove my self trying to find a job to call home and retire from.
Well sure what is it you want to know??? I know that's a little bit arrogant. I'm just an ordinary man. Been married, single now living with my dad, and bless him, he's got Alzheimer's disease.im unemployed, and it's kinda tough trying to see over him and find a job. But my dad comes first. But I like hunting and fishing I don't like big crowds, and partying much anymore, but I'm 57 I like the simple things in life.
Tell me something about your self can also be able to tell aptitude given and the response the interviewer(s) would want to really receive.