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How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in a Job Interview

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Here’s my video answer to the “tell me about yourself” question. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbOHZytAqj0
Peggy McKee
http://www.careerconfidential.com

Peggy McKee of TX 1:55PM May 02, 2012

Good reminder on adjusting your elevator pitch with results to show the employer how your experience, skills and passion will help solve their problems.
Thanks for the article.

Evelyn of CA 11:15AM May 01, 2012

Well written article. I must mention however that I was just asked this very question last week, which I began a summary of my professional history. The employer immediately interrupted and said, "We know what's on your resume. Tell us about your self." This of course led to quite an awkward moment, and the tone for the rest of the interview did not feel right.

Jim C of PA 7:44AM May 01, 2012

Perhaps a better title to this article would be, "how to answer the world's most awkward interview question"! Thanks for this!

KayDay of AL 1:12PM April 30, 2012

This is a great article Alison which will help a lot of job seekers.
So many candidates fall into the trap of answering this question by telling you their age, family information, their kid's ages etc. All information the interviewer is better of not knowing.

Marie Wiere of CA 11:57AM April 30, 2012