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Open-ended questions like 'Tell me about yourself' are frequently asked at the beginning of interviews to get the conversation started. Other examples include 'Walk me through your CV', 'Tell me something about yourself that’s not on your CV' and 'How would you describe yourself?' It’s natural to be thrown by these kinds of questions: they are ambiguous, and it can be hard to identify what the interviewer really wants to know. But there is an opportunity for you in that ambiguity – your interviewer is allowing you to choose how to respond.In this article, you’ll find tips on what to avoid in your answer, how to structure your response and how you can get started. There’s an example response at the end.Key takeaways:

• Open-ended interview questions, such as 'Tell me about yourself,' allow you to control the narrative and focus on areas in which you thrive.
• When responding to 'Tell me about yourself,' it's vital to focus on professional experiences and achievements related to the job you're applying for rather than including personal or sensitive information.
• When preparing for the interview, identify your strengths and accomplishments and why you're interested in the role and the company; this will help you create a compelling answer to open-ended questions.

 

 

Answering the 'Tell me about yourself' interview question: what not to do

In answering the 'Tell me about yourself' interview question, there are a few important tips about what to avoid. If you’re not prepared, there’s a risk that your answer will become rambling and incoherent. This may undermine your chance at the position. Here are a few things to remember when you begin building a script for your response:

• Avoid mentioning personal information such as marital status, children, political or religious affiliations, etc. These can be highly sensitive topics that might work against you as a candidate, not to mention such details should not be factors for the employer in determining your ability to perform the job.
• Don’t list multiple, vague strengths without supporting examples. Instead, you may want to choose two or three qualities about yourself. Support each with short, polished stories that can be supported by your work experience.
• Don’t summarise your CV word for word. Instead, discuss high points that are relevant to the position.
• Don’t rush into conversations regarding what you’re looking for in the role or how the company can benefit you – save such topics for the final stages of the interview process when they are 'sold' on you as a candidate and you have more leverage.