1 . Have you ever been caught like a deer in headlights when asked to tell others about yourself? 1 A simple “tell me about yourself" is a great way to get to know someone because it's open-ended and allows the person to choose a topic they're comfortable to discuss. Yet, the way to answer the question can be as difficult as the answer itself.
If the question catches you off-guard, you might simply be unprepared or uncomfortable talking about yourself. 2 Here are two situations where you're likely to be asked this question and how to answer it.
“Tell me about yourself" is a common way for an interviewer to warm up a candidate at the beginning of a job interview. 3 The key here is to avoid getting too personal or talking too much. Before a job interviews have an answer prepared that hits on your past experience, present situation and future goals. Keep your response under two minutes and make it interesting to differentiate you from the other candidates.
You nailed the interview and got the job! You're likely to meet many people and answer some variation on the “tell me about yourself" question numerous times. 4 Share your name and your role at the organization, and past information, if relevant. If you want to take the focus off yourself, ask the person about their role. 5
| A．Again, keep it simple and professional. |
| B．If it hasn't happened yet, it will eventually. |
| C．What should you do if you are asked the question? |
| D．Who do you think is most likely to ask this question? |
| E．It's a good opportunity to learn more about your new workmates. |
| F．It tests the candidate's confidence and sets the tone for the conversation. |
| G．Whatever you do, don't turn around and ask the person the same exact question. |
