In a job interview - what is the best way to asnwer the question - Tell me about yourself?
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» Answer from Cameron Page Answer given 2 years 19 days ago.Read him / her your CV..out loud.
I recently heard some unemployed executives introducing themselves at a networking meeting by recicitng their resume. I was extremely boring and quickly forgotten.
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I depends on what you mean by that.
I am so glad I no longer have to go for job interviews, but more often than not less is more.
Tell them what they want to hear you saying: precise, thorough, able to work in team or alone..always the same things!
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When this question is asked, the interviewer is trying to engage the applicant into a back and forth dialog to build rapport, guage the level of communication skills and determine if he/she likes the applicant from a skill-set persspective. The best method to answer this question is preparation before the interview. What the interviewer wants to hear is: what motivated you to explore job opportunities whith our company; what skills do you bring to the table; how your skills will add value to the role, given your understanding of the role. And lastly, how will this company/role benefit you personally and professionally. This question should be answered in less than 60 seconds.
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I agree that this question should lead to a discussion - not a monologue.
I think the best responce is a short summary as you suggested - followed by a question back to the interviewer.
You are not there to talk about yourself. You are there to demonstrate how you can help the prospective employer.
This is a classic "confidence" question. If the application can't talk about themselves (everyone's favourite subject!) in an engaging manner then this reflects negatively on their general confidence level.
Keep in non-specific. Just the basics don't be a spokesperson for your own fan club.
Use the opportunity becasue you can get some value out of it.
What generally impresses employers (even when screening for highly mobile positions) is involvement in family, community and sport because they all reflect commitment, collaboration and ambition and these are characteristics all employers are looking for. Answering in this way is more powerful than specifically saying "I am a team player" Ability by inference is what you are projecting here.
Good interviewers to not ask vague questions like "tell me about yourself" if they are looking for confirmation of specific skills. If they want to know you manage a team then they will draw from your scenario and ask a specific question like. "I see from your resume that you manage the XZY project. Given the obvious difficulty and length of this project how did you keep the team focussed.
I agree that this question could be a good test of confidence. It's such a dumb question that it is a good question.
this the very basic question in interview
Literally, just talk about yourself. I would say be real up front, but don't give too much details. You should talk good about yourself, of course, but make sure you don't sound like a computer, or anyone else for that matter. You want to stand out from the rest. Give a basic description, talk about your hobbies, what you like to do for fun, what stage in life you're at, goals in life, and your future. Those seem to be the basic topics I put out there.
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» Answer from Bob Clayton Answer given 2 years ago.Tell them what you enjoy doing and whats important to you, example = Family
Most employers are trying to guage how you would fit into the existing team within the organisation they are recruiting for, when they ask this question. I would think about your core skills ie:
Loyal
Dependable
Supportive
Motivational
Enthusiastic
Team player
These are obviously just a few things, but what is key is to give examples. For instance you may say. I would describe myself as someone who enjoys working within a team but also I'm extremely comfortable working under my own steam. I am known for my loyalty toward others and enjoy supporting and motivating my colleagues. I like the challenge of a target to meet and in my past roles have both reached and exceeded targets set. Then give a specific example which covers one of the core areas of your skills set that you have highlighted. Recruiters don't want to hear a list of what you say you are good at - they are keen to hear core examples of how you have performed, which will give them a clear insight into you as a potential recruit.
Don't go into a long drawn-out speech about the same things that the interviewer can see on your resume! The question is meant to engage you - to bring your personality out by getting you to talk about something you're passionate about.
This is a common question often posed to the candidates by interviewers. Do not be tempted to rattle off your hobbies as some people would as the interviewer is not excatly interested in your personal life. Unless of course some of your hobbies or activities you do in your private time see you holding some key position such as treasurer or president or any other post which demonstrates your capability to lead or manage which could translate into value add you can bring to your potential employer.
If you do not have such exposure, then i think the safest bet is to stick to your professional side and highlight some of your past achievements/contributions in your previous company.
able tyo work alone or in a team
Total Answers: 15, Total Page Views: 558.I was a recruiter for years - and this is the ultimate Put The Candidate On The Spot question, for sure! The best answers I ever heard were from people who seemed incredibly comfortable in their own skin. They knew who they were, and where they were headed.
My advice to people is to answer this question as it relates to the job for which you are applying. In under about a minute, tell the interviewer about a pet project, your favorite cause, how that pertains to the job you are applying for and how what you do in your off time even builds your case for why you should have this job. This takes practice! Anticipate this question and know how you will answer it before you get there.
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