"Tell us about yourself." interview question

[Ryltar]

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How did you guys answer this question in an interview or how are you planning to answer this question?

Thanks in advance.

 

[DrTootle]

i plan to tell them about myself.

 

[DrKumar43210]

umm...i agree with the person above me....i PLAN on telling them about...myself!

 

[Ryltar]

Well... obviously, but do you start from they day your were born, or do you start by highlighting your achievements? I assume this is a question that gives each candidate the opportunity to "advertise" themselves?

 

[TedyBearSuicide]

How would I describe myself? Three words:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-rVUMRBj9E[/YOUTUBE]

 

[CrazyTeeth]

Well... obviously, but do you start from they day your were born, or do you start by highlighting your achievements? I assume this is a question that gives each candidate the opportunity to "advertise" themselves?

Start wherever you feel is appropriate. On Oct. 7th, 19__ my mother went into labor.. and 20something years later i'm sitting in this interview room with ya'll right now. THE END!

 

[loveoforganic]

They have your stats. Tell them what makes you you. Where are you originally from? What do you do for fun? Do you have a significant other? etc.

 

[flying rider]

How would I describe myself? Three words:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-rVUMRBj9E[/YOUTUBE]

Haha, this reminds me of when Michael is in an interview and when asked what his strengths are, described his weaknesses: "I work too hard, I care too much and sometimes I can be too invested in my job."

 

[TedyBearSuicide]

Official Office interviews:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRmg4Pt4eFQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.studentdoctor.net%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D658712&feature=player_embedded[/YOUTUBE]

 

[sfrice80]

How would I describe myself? Three words:

[YOUTUBE]R-rVUMRBj9E[/YOUTUBE]

LOL I love that episode, genius post!

 

[Ryltar]

They have your stats. Tell them what makes you you. Where are you originally from? What do you do for fun? Do you have a significant other? etc.

Thanks, this is the way I assumed I should answer this question.

How would I describe myself? Three words:

[YOUTUBE]R-rVUMRBj9E[/YOUTUBE]

Haha... nice.

 

[doc toothache]

If the interviewer start dozing off after a few sentences it might be a cue that the narrative is going in the wrong direction.

 

[peerless218]

Well... obviously, but do you start from they day your were born, or do you start by highlighting your achievements? I assume this is a question that gives each candidate the opportunity to "advertise" themselves?

I would start with the day when I was still an unfertilized egg intside my mother's uterus all the way till now. ok jk jk...just focus on the important stuff that's happened in your life!! It's not that difficult

 

[g23armani]

Only on SDN would people ask for advice about this question...

 

[TedyBearSuicide]

Haha, this reminds me of when Michael is in an interview and when asked what his strengths are, described his weaknesses: "I work too hard, I care too much and sometimes I can be too invested in my job."

See at 2:40 in the second video I posted.

 

[Omenino]

umm...i agree with the person above me....i PLAN on telling them about...myself!

If you cannot answer the question then DO NOT ANSWER IT!

 

[Near]

If you cannot answer the question then DO NOT ANSWER IT!

Lol, that might not be a good alternative. She/he would be better describing another person if he/she can't describe himself/herself.

 

[Omenino]

Oh no my mistake...what I was trying to say was.....if nobody in this forum can answer the person who made this forum's question then don't say anything and don't try to get a stupid reply by saying " im going to be talking about myself" when that was his question..

Lol, that might not be a good alternative. She/he would be better describing another person if he/she can't describe himself/herself.

 

[robhmnt]

How did you guys answer this question in an interview or how are you planning to answer this question?

Thanks in advance.

Since everyone started making jokes right off the bat, I'll take this question seriously.
If I were in your position, I would make it very simple and short. I would start by saying, "Well, I am 24 year old guy, raised in a family of # in ... . Raised to be very goal oriented, and used to being meticulous with my duties. I have respect for everyone's believes and ideas, pretty much get along with everyone. I like reading books, hiking, etc. umm, I guess that's pretty much it, but I can definitely continue if you you have any specific question."
Remember to make it short, and play it as if you have not prepared a speech for this thing. The more you talk on your own, the worse it can get. The shorter you talk (not less than 2 minutes), they will feel as if you are more honest and self confident (that's what they really want).

Good luck