Tell Me About Yourself

"Tell me about yourself " is a common interview question that you want to be asked. The way you answer this question will help develop the impression the interviewer will have of you. Let's dissect this question.

Don't respond this way

You don't want to answer this question with one word adjectives. You don't want to reveal your age, marital status, or the number of children you have. Don't give false information.

Make sure

As with all interview questions make sure that you make good eye contact with the interviewer because this helps reveal your honesty.

Respond this way

State your name to the interviewer.

Discuss your qualifications and the positions you have held.

Project confidence and capture the interest of the interviewer.

Don't be shy because you want show that you are the best candidate for hire.

In closing

Review this interview question so that you will know how to respond if asked.

You want to be prepared but you do not want to sound rehearsed.