Whats a good opening for a speech or essay about yourself...etc?

Question

At a job interview i was asked "so..tell me about yourself"....i didnt know how to answer becasue i didnt know how to sound honest and stuff...i said "umm" too much and I didnt get the job. I have another interview somewhere else, what can help me avoid making the same mistake?

Answer 1

start with rheotorical q's. Like, "What am I like? How would my friends describe me?" i luv them!

Answer 2

you want to jump right in and tell them about your experiences and how it might translate to the job. People who ask these questions interviews are most likely bad interviewers! If you have trouble thinking of something to say simply refer to your resume which is probably in front of your interviewer. Start with you current position and what you do, your responsibilities and then continue on how you got there. Don't tell them why you are leaving your job unless they ask-why bring it up!

Answer 3

"how to sound honest and stuff?"....bwhahahhahhahaha... could try BEING honest. That's always a good start. Being at a job interview.....when they ask that question...start with the qualities that would make you valuable to them. Punctuality, Dependability, Safety Concious, Want the job done properly, Self Motivated, Driven...etc... speak from the heart.. .build up the good qualities you possess.

Answer 4

first, start talking concisely about your social studies.then tell most about your positive traits and less about your negative traits.make clear your long term marks,the kind and the way that you work.cover four topics at beginning very quick; early years,education,work history,recent career experience.thats four answers; 1.to Finance Manager: "I have been successful in my career by making well-thought-out decisions based on careful analysis of all factors. I approach problems with logic and sound reasoning. I would enjoy working with you in developing the appropriate systems and procedures to make our two departments function efficiently together." 2.to Resource Manager: "My career has been characterized by my ability to work well with diverse teams. I seek out opportunities to involve others in the decision-making process. This collaboration and communication is what has enabled me to achieve success in my department. People are the most valuable resource of any organization."
3.to Sales Manager: "Throughout my career I have always adhered to the principle that everyone in the organization must be sales-focused. My department is always trained in customer service, providing outstanding support to the sales team and to our customers. Without sales, the rest of use would not have a job. I look forward to helping you drive sales in any way possible."
4. to CEO: "I have achieved success in my career because I have been focused on the bottom line. I have always sought out innovative solutions to challenging problems to maximize profitability. Regardless of the task or challenge, I always established benchmarks of performance and standards of excellence. I have never sought to maintain the "status quo." An organization that does not change and grow will die. I would enjoy working with you to help define new market opportunities in order to achieve the organization's goals."