WHEN ASKED, “TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF,” HOW TO REPLY

This is one of the most common interview questions, and you’ve definitely been asked it more than once. This may not appear to be a very challenging question at first glance, but it has the potential to catch you off-guard if you aren’t ready. There are numerous potential responses to this question; how can you determine what the hiring manager is hoping to hear? How to study for this question is as follows.

Don’t get right into talking about yourself.

Being a strong cultural fit is essential when joining a new team because you will likely spend more time with your coworkers than with your family and friends. Your interviewer probably isn’t that interested in learning about your background or your interests at the moment, despite your want to do so. If you’re being asked “Tell me about yourself,” you’re definitely in the starting phases of the interview process. Pay close attention to the aspects of your background and experience that make you an excellent candidate for the position. If you do well in the initial interview, you may be asked to return for a second round in which you can provide more in-depth information about yourself.

Elaborate on how your experiences and qualifications make you an ideal candidate for the position

The recruiting manager thinks you could be a good fit for the position, so he or she has invited you in for an interview. That’s why now is the time to prove it.

Prepare by reviewing your resume in advance so that you can confidently discuss your experience and qualifications. Consider the interview questions, the company, and the position itself, and how your past experiences connect to each. Include relevant experience; for instance, if the position calls for event planning skills and you just had a smashing success, include that. Don’t forget to highlight your enthusiasm for the role, as well as any particular aspects of the organisation or the job description that really interested you. Positive energy is always appreciated.

Just pretend your response is a narrative.

It’s important to have a well-thought-out response that efficiently highlights why you’re a good fit for the position. Because of this, you should plan and rehearse your story in advance. Keep your ideas in order, as if you were telling a story.

It’s common practise for new professionals to begin by discussing their educational background, including where they went to school, what they majored in, and how they launched their careers. Afterwards, talk about your qualifications for the job you’re interviewing for, such as relevant hobbies or past work experience. If you’re a bit further along in your career, you might want to focus on more recent accomplishments and experiences.

Contemplate your background and the events that led up to the interview where you are now. The role of an event planner is used here as an illustration.

I earned my bachelor’s degree in [Insert Major] from [Insert College/University]. I began my professional life with [Insert Company], but I left after a year to pursue other opportunities. In that context, I realised how much I enjoy organising and coordinating events. Over the course of my career, I’ve organised and executed over fifteen successful events, the most recent of which took place at my present firm two months ago. As a seasoned event organiser, I am familiar with securing speakers, developing lecture tracks, and making presentations for both live and online gatherings. Organizing events is fascinating to me because it allows me to put my organisational skills and ability to multitask to good use in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting. It’s been my experience that the business world is a very gratifying one as well. I’m on the lookout for a new job because I’d like to advance my career and work for a larger, more well-established, tech-forward corporation like yours.

Keep it brief and to the point.

Though you may wish to elaborate, please limit your response to a reasonable length. It’s a shame that the Academy Awards aren’t being held here. Even while the interviewer won’t start playing music if you go on for too long, they may have to cut you off if you continue talking. Depending on how the situation unfolds, this could be awkward for both of you. Your entire resume of work history is not required to be listed. Do not include any extraneous material. It’s important to be mindful of the interviewer’s time and to let the dialogue flow freely.

Find out if you’ve got the right answer by checking your work.

Maybe anything you said wasn’t as clear as you thought it would be, or maybe your answer was too brief. If you think you may have answered a question, it’s wise to double check. A simple “I hope that answers your query, but I’d be happy to elaborate on anything if not” would do the trick. The interviewer can then probe for further information from you or move on to a new topic. It also demonstrates that you have excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in helping the other person.