Loved because it’s predictable. Feared because it’s excruciatingly open-ended. “Tell me about yourself” may be the single-most prolific interview question known to man. Other variants include, “So let’s start with you—what brings you here today?” And, “Why don’t you kick it off by telling us a little bit about your background.”
However it’s packaged, the ask is the same: Box up your life, ambitions, and experience into one neat little answer that makes you sound professional, poised, sane, capable, qualified, and fit for the role.
No sweat, right? [Check out this fun video and] a few strategies to kick it off with a bang. LEARN MORE