Tell me about yourself
One of the most common questions asked during an interview or at a job fair is…
Can you tell me about yourself?
Other variations could include: -Why should we hire you? -Why do you want to work here? -Tell us who you are. -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 tv shows or how awesome your children are. They are expecting you will tell them about yourself and give 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 and the strengths of your approach.
Answer these 5 questions to help you 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 into an interview with some great things to say!
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I dont agree. I ask tell me about yourself for very good reasons. I am a director in early childhood. My business is going to be built on the dependability and stability of the employees, so, if I ask this question ?and an applicant says to me " well my family moved here a few years ago.I don't know that many people. Im looking for a job because we have been having a hard time and I really enjoy working with children. Ive got a years experience in one back home." As opposed to well " My husband and I were recently married and he likes his me time. I thought this would be a good time passer and wow probono Ill get paid." Which candidate do you suppose will be dependable and stable?
This will be useful in the future Ashley thanks.
I used to freeze up during an interview...maybe I got nervous. Thanks for those questions that should able to help me through the next interview. It all about being confident and know what to say in a professional manner.
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This is a great exercise. I think sometimes I come off as too casual so it's good for me to think about. I just really like interacting with people because it's what I do all day. I think that would figure in mostly to my answer. I really just enjoy hearing about people and their lives as I get them from place to place in my city. I think any type of position where I can really talk to people is something where I'd fit in, but getting past the interview is hard because sometimes I just get caught up in talking to the interviewer. It's just my nature. I get a lot of "we really liked you but we're not sure about your qualifications." How do I get past this?
Hi there am vijay Kumar from pathankot state punjab country India my qualifications is +12pass senior secondary school am belong poor family I have responsibility in my family I have small family my wife and my son 9 year old my age 36 but I honest and hardworking man I have done already work in egreculture and dairy farm worker am dubai return but now am doing current job fmcg department in vishal maga Mart pathankot I have need money for my responsibility in family responsible so I want grow up in my life because I need job with good selry if you filling my responsibility pls hire me if you want see my background status as my passport, I'd card any formally I can see you pls help for job thank you