Tell me about yourself

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Question: Tell me something about yourself.

This is a common question in a job interview. It is often the first question asked. You need to make a good first impression. Write the answer you would give to the interviewer.

Examples and hints

Asking about you is a way to break the ice at an interview and make you feel more comfortable. It's also a way for the interviewer to determine if you're a good fit for the job. To answer this question effectively, you need to focus the information you present, and tailor it to the specific job and company you are applying for.

A simple formula is:

Present: Describe your current role and mention a specific skill or strength that the interviewer is looking for.
Past: Describe how this strength helped your current or previous employer.
Future: Describe what you are looking for in the next step of your career, and how this new opportunity will help you not only to grow your skills further, but also to add value to this company.

DON'T give personal information such as your age or marital status, etc. Companies are not allowed to use this information when hiring

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