Hmm .. My name is John, i am from New Delhi and i am looking for a job.
Will that make any sense to the interviewer? Most of the freshers are nervous in interviews, and end up answering incorrectly. Tell me about yourself interview question is a tough question, specially for freshers, because they don't know how to answer.
Key To Success:
Learn how to answer, and practice.
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In this step by step guide you will learn..
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What the Interviewer actually wants to know about you.
- Tell me about yourself- How to answer the interview question?
- Best ways to answer - Examples with explanation.
What the Interviewer actually wants to know about you.
The tell me about yourself will be the first question in most of the interviews. It will come as a surprise, because you haven't even settled down and you have to answer to a stranger.
But what are they really asking through the question?
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Tell me about yourself as a professional.
- How are you going to work and add to value to the company?
What they are not Asking?
BE Clear !! The Interviewer is not asking you to talk about yourself in general.
What they will also see :
- Do you memorize and recite something like a robot?
- Are you articulate and feel confident?
- The First impression you make.
- What is important for you to tell your employer?
Unprepared, you might end up in saying what they don't want to hear.
Preparation is the key, because the entire interview is about answering this question. When you know that he is asking about you as a professional, would you talk in details about family stories or hobbies?
Do not sound robotic! Prepare and remember what to say, but don't memorize what to say.
Keep your tone confident, and articulate what ever you say.
Important - Put company First!
- The interviewer is looking you through company's point of view.
- Are you aware of what position on offer requires?
- Do you know what the company does and values?
Be prepared with what the company does and about your role in the company.
Tell me about yourself- How to answer the interview question?
What you need to do?
- Identify your greatest achievements.
- Align your achievement to what the comapany needs.
Think of situations where someone praised for acheiving something, at work or personal. Have you won any award? If you have little or no work experience, you can take examples and success stories from anywhere like extracurricular activities.You can also talk about awards and honors you received at school.
if you have job experiance, you can describe your achivements with statistics.
Key : Align you strengths/acheivements to company's needs and values, prioritize acheivements which would impress the interviewer the most.
That’s why you need to research about the company. Check out the company’s website, social media profiles, gather information, most importantly understand what they do and their values.
What is Right?
I am good at programming in java, i rate myself 9/10 and i have a international certification.
What Makes you Stand Out
I have won an award inter college competition in programming, where nearly 200 students participated. I have done my project in java and i got 100 out of 100.
Why You’re Going to Fit
Since i learnt the company needs programmers, i am here. I like to start a career working in reputed company as a programmer.