in a interview ? when he tells me tell me a little about your self. What should i say.?

Answer 1

Point out things that you enjoy or are good at that may help in your job.

Example for a front office receptionist:
I love talking to people. I find helping others with ......is very rewarding....
This is when its ok to sound arrogant or self centered. "Sell yourself" verbally to your potential employer.

Answer 2

Behavioral interviewing is definitely an asset to anyone involved in the interview process. However, I find this question to be completely vague and doesn't give great knowledge fo the candidate. The thing is you can walk into a bookstore and buy a book that tells you how to answer this question.

This question isn't meant to see if you have the skills for this position, they can see that in your resume and ask questions regarding your experience in exact detail, they aren't looking for "is this person qualified" in this question, what they are looking for "is this person a fit with our company culture and environment" you want to be honest, tell your stengths as a human being, not just in your profession, things you accomplished like art, music, athletics, etc., you can bring up why you like the profession you are interviewing for and what brought that passion. Keep in mind this question is to understand YOU not your experience, those questions will follow in specific questions regarding experiences you've had or how you would handle experiences to come.

Answer 3

Do a quick chronological of your past as it relates to this job.
Example:
Originally I started out with an interest in electronics, then I went to school and got a degree in electronics and started working as a technician for a company that made computer cards and computers. This exposed me to computer programming and I became very interested in it. I pursued this by going back to school and getting my Batchelors degree in Computer science and engineering. After finishing school I was hired at a local bank as a programmer working with their databases. I enjoy creating software solutions which is why I'm interested in working for your company.

MAKE YOUR ANSWERS LONGER THAN 30 SECONDS BUT SHORTER THAN 2 MINUTES. If they ask more details you can go on for another 2 minutes. But no more. Nobody wants a person who doesn't know when to stop talking.

Don't talk about stuff that doesn't relate to your work. You don't need to tell them how many kids you have, when you were born, what you like to do for fun (unless it relates to the job). Don't listen to the person who said to say those kinds of things. That's just like saying: Hi i'm an airhead.

Answer 4

Always, ALWAYS say you are a team player and a good listener. You might want to say you love working with people and enjoy challenges, your flexible, a problem solver and easy going. Say things that describe yourself for the job. Don't say you like video games and playing tennis if you're going to be selling shoes. It's important to look at what you'll be doing and what skills you need to do that... then go from there.

Answer 5

Do not give any information about your age or religion. You may say a little about your personal hobbies, but keep it short and simple.

Mainly what you want to let them know is how your personal habits and experiences will benefit their company if you are hired.

Answer 6

I was born in... I like to work on projects alone and in groups.. I have never been in a fight and I get along well with people... I play the (instrument). I like to take long walks on the beach with my (breed of dog). Right now I am reading (book title)

I do not drink or smoke but it doesnt bother me if others do it.
I am close to my parents tho they live far from me.
I have no siblings.
Blah blah blah etc etc.....

Answer 7

Job website monster.com has an article on this topic at: http://interview.monster.com/articles/tellme/

Career Journal, part of the Wall Street Journal, also has an article that you might find useful: http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing/20041104-hirsch.html

Answer 8

I'm a hard worker and a quick learner. Depending on the job: I get along well with people and like to help them. I'm pretty knowledgable in _____.

Answer 9

Tell him what you like to do. Tell him some of your interest. What you see yourself doing in five years. You know things like that.

Answer 10

Touch on your past accomplishments,hobbies,what you like to do in your spare time. Plans for future education,etc. Don't overdue on any one thing,however.