Tips for Answering Tell Me About Yourself at an Interview

This is a simple formula to construct your response.

• Start with a short overview of where you are now (which could include your current job along with a reference to a personal hobby or passion).
• Reference how you got to where you are (you could mention education, or an important experience, internship or volunteer experience).
• Finish by describing a probable goal for the future.

• Move from personal to professional. After sharing a few interesting personal aspects, mention some key professional skills that would help you to add value.
• Share your expertise which would help you to excel in the job for which you are interviewing.
• Be brief. Be more specific about your strengths as the interview unfolds.
• Be honest.

• Don’t share too much or too little information.
• Avoid potentially contentious subjects.
• Don’t talk about a hobby that might seem to be more important to you than your career.
• Avoid sharing personal information about your family.