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Tell me about yourself
This is the most commonly asked interview question.
An ice breaker question. Not an easy one to answer unless you have prepared it well and know what to say.
You need to provide a quick snapshot of who you are as a person and as a professional and why you are the best candidate for this position.
Prepare and rehearse this question well in advance.
Give a brief about yourself through a compelling story to engage the interviewer. A good start will enable you to differentiate. Make the moment memorable.
Do's
• Keep it concise and memorable
• Give a strong 2 minutes pitch about yourself
• Bring out your 2-3 key strengths and accomplishments
• Tell why you are passionate and how you are a good fit for this job
• Remember first few minutes are crucial
Don'ts
• It is not a recital of your resume
• It is not about your hobbies or likes and dislikes
• It is not about where you were born or about your childhood
Similar Questions
• Describe yourself
• Tell us your story
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The interview is a game and practice can boost the performance
Taking time to think and writing an answer to the interview question will help you prepare the script. Writing a response sharpens your thought process and gives an opportunity to review the response and make improvement to the script. You don’t need to memorize the answer.
Thinking through, writing and reviewing the response to the interview questions increases preparedness, boosts the confidence and reduces anxiety. It builds up a repertoire of stories for easy retrieval and you can now focus on delivery during the actual interview. Your confidence spirals upwards with each answer and increases the chances of a better outcome.
Prepare well before the interview. Know the common interview questions. Learn the dos and don’ts. Write, practice and improve your specific response either by yourself or by feedback from a family member or a colleague or a teacher. You will gain mastery through practice.
As they say, if you want to be good at something, then you must practice to learn, and grow.
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