interview questions tell me about yourself?

Answer 1

Your hobbies, what you like to do, what makes you really want to get that job, etc.

Don't tell them about your collection of medieval swords, a guy did that to me. A FRIEND of mine that I convinved to interview with us, I did not learn about the swords until halfway through the interview. It went downhill from there.

This is not a joke btw, it is 100% true.

Answer 2

Attempt to find out as much as you can about the employer prior to the interview. You can answer the question with related things about the job and the employer that will enhance your value to the employer. Yourself should be tied into the prespective employers business. It's an ideal opportunity to say your self motivated, work well independently or on a team, ability to deal with stress positively, as well as look forward to challendging situations. Practice your response that should be no more than 2 minutes with examples of how effective you've been in the past dealing with similar situations. Good luck...

Answer 3

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER answer that question directly. This is trick question designed to have you blurt out everything and to see what are some of the things they may not want. Trust me on this one.

This is what you need to do. Answer the question with a question, "I will be delighted to. What would you like to know about me"? Stay calm but be quiet. When the interviewer answers, follow up with the next question " Interesting, could you tell me why you are interesting in that"? Now shut up and listen carefully. You are controlling the conversation and are about to take a peek at the guy's mind set and what his needs are for that position. The interviewer does not give two craps about your choice of music, or hobbys, you educations etc. He has a problem and he has needs he to fill. He wants to know whether you have what he wants. While you are blabbering away, his mind is wondering and his shoes are tapping on the floor wondering when you are going to stop. You need to find out his critical needs are before you answer that question.

You should by now have all your success stories and career high points memorized. When the person gives you the reason why, you answer that with one of your success stories and then follow up with another question "does that answer your question about myself"? Then follow up with another question like "What else do you like to know about me"? This way you prevent yourself from barking up the wrong tree and you give the guy what he is hoping to hear.

Answer 4

Among many other things, employers/interviews like to find out from this kind of open question are

- how well you communicate, particularly how well you present yourself
- how you work with others. Letting them know that your favorit thing to do is play video game at home all weekend isn't not a good idea
- what motivates you, i.e. helping others, earn lots of money, get recognition from peers etc.
- how do you learn, and how quickly you learn
- your sense of responsibility, whether you are an over achiever or average

Try working out a story that string together events in your life to demonstrate your strength. Instead of using canned answers like "I'm an over achiever" or "I'm a team player" use stories to demonstrate these attributes.

Best of luck.

Answer 5

This question is usually asked as an ice breaker and is used to see how you will respond. However, keep your answer short and to the point. Tell the employer about your last position or last two positions. (be positive regardless of the experience) Do not take this to a personal level, i.e. - Family, Friends, Hobbies, etc.