How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview

“Tell me about yourself.”
This is the NUMBER ONE most common opening question in an interview!! If you aren’t prepared to answer this question, your entire interview will be in jeopardy.

I’ve been in many MANY interviews, as both the interviewer and the person being interviewed, and I can say this is how every single one of my interviews began. Your answer to this question will make or break your interview.

If you are unsure about how to answer this question, you’ve come to the right spot! In this video, I share with you several tips on how you can successfully answer this question during your next interview.

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[LifeWorkBalance]

Have you used the "present + past + future" format to answer introduction questions like "tell me about yourself?" How did it work for you?!

[daniellechapman]

You completely changed my interview game with this video. Anyone else coming here so last minute interview help this video has great tips. The present, past, future format really helped me highlight my relevant skills for the role I was applying for. Since my current role is unrelated I was able to gloss over it by saying, " My current role is in 'industry' but with my past experience doing a, b, c I think I would be a good fit for this role. The interviewer seemed very impressed with my opener and after I was done said I had answered her next question. It also makes sense to practice the answer to question so it flows naturally because you are going to be asked this question in some form at ever interview. I'm sad I just stumbled on your videos but there is a right time for everything. I did get the new job and I feel like it was due to having such a strong opener.

[noheliatoro]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏼

[saintbastian]

Thank you so much, your tips are very useful to me. ❤

[tommyigoe]

Thank you Abby, I wish is found your channel earlier. Great stuff... I have a hard time talking about myself. I will try to catch your Twitch on Tuesday.

[elmariewaltman]

Love love your suggestions and honest approach!

[CCamelotThomas]

Great Stuff!!! Thank You! You're the Best!

[sbcouv]

I've been binging your videos in preparation for interviews. I'm feeling a lot more confident and less anxious. Thanks for all the tips! I'll report back once I get hired! :)

[catecurl]

You know, I've watched a couple of your videos and you have a good way about yourself. I've enjoyed watching. One of the others, it's more a matter of endurance 😅. Thanks from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[leonorbanez]

This is awesome! I will have an interview next week. This is very helpful❤

[juliadanilyuk]

Your advice is very spot on, thanks for that! From my experience, the whole interview game seems to be all about how good a candidate could be at acting. Oftentimes, employers forget that they are also the ones who should put some kind of effort to win good candidates and get them interested in the company without making basic statements listing cookies and vacation days as extra perks.

[Mushroom-]

Thank you for getting quickly to the answer to the question. 😃

[redrobin]

Just in time for my Job interview tomorrow! Actually it is just a practice for my class for my Employment Achievement Strategies module. So when we are in the actual interview for a job position we have confidence and ready for it. Thank you very much Abby for all your videos. This really helped me a lot

[silkysagitarian]

Omg I am so glad to find you Abby!! Your videos are the ones what I was looking for. Expert advice and very useful tips. I am watching them back to back and felt the need to thank you ❤❤

[Mwesigwajoseph-luti]

Your advice is much appreciated it helps us to be prepared very well

[athos]

Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge 👍

[deborahkhayden]

The VERY BEST interview tips out there. Thank you! Love your delivery!

[youlittlewitchyou]

Thanks!! I got my dream job with you help! 🎉😊

[BikeHikeLikeMike]

Thank you!! Very helpful. I appreciate your knowledge and perspective.

[christopherowen]

Great video, she's really good at this, lesson learnt.