How to answer "Tell me/us about yourself" in interviews

[The_Big_K]

CEans,

Most of the interviews start with "Tell me/us about yourself" - and most of us are not prepared to answer properly. I have seen lot of fresh graduates (and even the experienced ones) totally mess up their introduction. You can really make an impact on the interview panel with a well formed 'introduction'.

We have a good bunch of experienced folks who have been on both sides of table in the boardroom. Let's discuss various points you should cover in your introduction.

I'll start with few, from my experience: -

1. Don't mug up your introduction! It gives a VERY BAD impression! Let your introduction be a natural part of your conversation with the interviewer.

2. Don't start with 'myself <your sweet name>'. I don't know for sure, but its grammatically incorrect (English experts - please correct me!)

3. Its your chance to talk about yourself. Its an opportunity; not a punishment. Have a nice smile on your face while introducing yourself.

4. I personally believe one should talk about his/her family very briefly. Lot of people do not agree with me. Let's discuss this point further in this thread.

5. Don't repeat stuff already mentioned in your resume!

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Let's see what our experienced CEans have to share. If you have any questions, do post in this thread. We'll answer them!

[neelu.]

well the interviewer just sees our confident....and the most common questions are your strength,weakness,they little bit more highlight our hobbies,and so on...biggie told true never mess up there just be confident about whatever you tell

[sauravgoswami]

well,we shud be professional and we shud give only introduction of family if we are told do to so....you can elaborate from which place you belong if ur job requires you to be a localite or someone familiar with the place