How should a candidate effectively answer the “tell me about yourself” interview question?
To help you prepare for an interview, we asked recruiters and business professionals this question for their insights. From practicing your response to defining yourself in the role, there are several strategies to answer the “tell me about yourself” interview question. Connect the Dots This can be an intimidating question: what do you mention, and what do you not? Should you include personal details, or should you keep it focused on your professional experience? Be prepared for this question because it is not one you can pretend you have not heard before. This question can allow you to connect the dots if your career trajectory is not linear, explain how you majored in anthropology but are now an accountant, or how your passions are aligned with your prospective employer’s mission. Pay attention to the non-verbal feedback you are receiving. Do not ramble on and on. Stephanie Cory, Stephanie Cory Consulting Click here to read the entire article. Comments are closed.
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