For a job when theysay 'tell me a little about yourself' What do they want to hear?
Please help
2006-11-28 04:54:25 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
That your outgoing, enthusastic, a fast learner and team player.
I interview people every single day. DON'T say what one guy said to be about two weeks ago. His answer: "Well, you know. I like basketball, my boo and gettin' crunk now and gain'"
I swear to god............needless to stay, he is still standing in the unemployment line still.
2006-11-28 04:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by Chula 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them first about your educational background, then career experience, before touching briefly on personal hobbies (preferably ones that show you to be a team player, charitable, energetic, reliable etc.)
The most important thing, if you're not sure what they're asking, is to ask them! If you say "could you explain that question a little further please" you'll sound thoughtful and intelligent, which is better than rambling on about something they weren't getting at!
2006-11-28 04:59:17 · answer #2 · answered by Laura M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have interviewed more people than I can count. My question was always aimed at getting people to talk; as a warm up question. I obviously wanted to hear about them and their interests, what they had studied and why etc BUT mainly I wanted them to open up and talk to get ready for the tough questions!
2006-11-28 05:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by costa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to hear how you be around people like are u nice to people respectful where you live are u a good worker. Tell them what h s you go do and tell them if you got a hs diploma or college?
2006-11-28 04:57:58 · answer #4 · answered by KILLAH CAM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want to know about your experience and how your experience will fit into that position you applied for. The "tell me about yourself" is just a tidbit of selling yourself to your new employer if you are the perfect candidate for the position. Your slogan on why you're the best candidate of all the candidates that applied for that position.
2006-11-28 05:01:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mostly already been covered, but keep it simple... and tell them about your past jobs, what you enjoy doing in life, and what direction you are heading in career wise, always... ALWAYS tell them that you would love to make a career with them permanantly and that you are curious about advancement opportunity, even if this is not true!
2006-11-28 05:02:15 · answer #6 · answered by raistlinn55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They want about three minutes of dialogue based on the personal you. About your life (briefly) your aspirations, your family, what you like to do for relaxation and recreation. How you see your future and what you hope to achieve at work. Don't go on forever that's the key and keep it light, keep cheerful and smile :-)
2006-11-28 04:59:01 · answer #7 · answered by Pagan Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's more of a chance for you to say who you are.
chronological is a good way to organize your remarks.
tell them your activities in high school and college.
they probably want to know if you're married or have kids.
which is illegal for them to ask.
tell them what's important to you in your life and what
you want out of life. be genuine.
2006-11-28 05:02:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them about what you want to achieve in life/career, what you like to do, eg clubs and intrests.
2006-11-28 04:56:51 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them about your past such as my name is blah blah blah and my hometown is this blah blah blah
then tell them about your education and what program , then finally tell them why you want to work here.
2006-11-28 04:56:50 · answer #10 · answered by Webballs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋