How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview?
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview?
Regardless of any job profile or any company – ‘Tell Me About Yourself’, it is arguably the very first question that you often face in every interview. The question gives you the opportunity to showcase your personality to the interviewer and let them know how you are suitable for that particular job role.
Now, when it is quite confirmed that you’re going to be asked this question in your upcoming interviews – don’t you think you must be prepared for this question ideally and flawlessly to stand out among other candidates…?? A Big YES…!!
However, most of the time, candidates especially freshers ignore to prepare for this basic question and end up giving a not-so-entertaining answer for it that eventually set the negative tone for the rest of the interview.
With similar concern, here in this article, we’ll let you know about the correct approach that you should follow to give an impressive and accomplished answer to the “Tell Me About Yourself” question in an Interview. But before that, let’s take a look at an appropriate prototype answer to this question for better understanding:
Sample Answers
“Hi, My name is Amit Sahoo. I’ve recently done my Bachelors in Technology with Computer Science stream from XYZ University with 9 CGPA. Also, I did my 12th & 10th from CBSE Board in the year 2018 and 2016 respectively. Though I am currently staying in Bbsr – I was born and brought up in Sambalpur Odisha, and did my schooling from there itself. Considering my family background details – we’re 4 members in the family. Apart from my parents, I have a sibling – an elder brother.
As you’d have known – I am here for the role of BDA. Coming to my skills I know *mention all those skills that you possess and are relevant to the job role that you’re applying for*. I had 2 internships as well in this particular domain where along with core technical things I also learned organizational ethics and discipline. Moreover, I also did 2 successful individual projects *on the particular technology* in my college tenure. *You can also opt to brief the project & internship details here*
To be honest, my short-term goal is to get a job in a reputed company like *the company name for which you’re applying* where I can use my skills and knowledge to deliver value-added result and in long term, the goal would be to achieve a good position in the particular company to scale up organization’s production & growth rate and at the same time for the betterment of my personal career growth as well. Other than that, if I talk about my strengths – I can say that I’m a quick learner, team player, adaptable and creative person – and I do guess that these strengths of mine are perfectly suitable for this job role.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, playing outdoor sports, and sometimes cooking.
That’s all about me. And yes, thanks for the opportunity given to introduce myself!”
Okay, so this is how you are expected to answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an interview. However, you must be ready to answer cross-questions from your self-introduction. Sometimes just to taste your patience interviewer may ask few irritating questions in which you have to answer them with a smiling face.