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How do I answer "Tell me about yourself" in an interview?
I always get nervous at the start of an interview with the "Tell me about yourself" question. What is the ideal answer?
1 Answers
Use the present-past-future structure: start with who you are and your current role, then the most relevant experience or achievement from your past, then why you want this specific job in the future. Keep your answer to one or two minutes and focus on what matters to the employer rather than personal details. Avoid narrating your whole biography; pick only the points most relevant to the job.