Greetings !!!
Almost in all the Interviews... this will be the first question dropped from HR's.
" Tell me about urself ?" or "Tell me about ur profile?"
But normally everyone struggles here.... wondering from where we need to start ? From schooling ? or After my Degree ?, Should I tell about my family here (becoz sometimes HR's will have another question "Tell me abt ur Family?"), I am here one of those confused persons..... But I could also assume that here the HR may see our way of speech, the way we deliver, the body language etc.
So. please let me know
1. the exact HR's expectation to this question ?
2. from where do I need to start telling abt myself ?
I am 2 years experienced person... also it will be fine if u tell the same for the fresher’s too, as the fresh ones reading this forum will be benefited too
Thanks a lot in advance !!!
~harry
From India, Bangalore
Almost in all the Interviews... this will be the first question dropped from HR's.
" Tell me about urself ?" or "Tell me about ur profile?"
But normally everyone struggles here.... wondering from where we need to start ? From schooling ? or After my Degree ?, Should I tell about my family here (becoz sometimes HR's will have another question "Tell me abt ur Family?"), I am here one of those confused persons..... But I could also assume that here the HR may see our way of speech, the way we deliver, the body language etc.
So. please let me know
1. the exact HR's expectation to this question ?
2. from where do I need to start telling abt myself ?
I am 2 years experienced person... also it will be fine if u tell the same for the fresher’s too, as the fresh ones reading this forum will be benefited too
Thanks a lot in advance !!!
~harry
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
What i think is you should start with telling your
# Proffesional qualification, Then
Family background
Then your schooling and gradute
Then your strengths and weaknesses
And if required your hobbies.
Regards,
Wricha
From India, Chennai
4What i think is you should start with telling your
# Proffesional qualification, Then
Family background
Then your schooling and gradute
Then your strengths and weaknesses
And if required your hobbies.
Regards,
Wricha
From India, Chennai
Hi Harry,
I was just browsing I found your answer this is the page from that site.
Here's your answer
Tell me about yourself.
TRAPS: Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal.
To do so, make you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: “I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)”
Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?:
This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described
our answer.
Regards,
Wricha
From India, Chennai
I was just browsing I found your answer this is the page from that site.
Here's your answer
Tell me about yourself.
TRAPS: Beware, about 80% of all interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves by rambling, recapping their life story, delving into ancient work history or personal matters.
BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.
So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal.
To do so, make you take these two steps:
1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)
2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: “I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)”
Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.
You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?:
This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.
After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described
our answer.
Regards,
Wricha
From India, Chennai
hi, i also get confused for same questions?. i thought it happens only with me. c ya :lol:
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Hi Harry,
Would like to thank Wricha for her comments & further information gathered from web...
This question is asked in all interviews primarily for two reasons:-
* Make the candidates to be at ease rather as ice breaker..here the HR's expectation is to assess your natural response..well it differs to from different company..some are looking for forthright & honest answers..as they have done a basic reference checks & background study on the candidates..some are looking at the as how you convey the same rather than what you say...
lemme share my experience a candidate for the marketing position was interviewed by us who told us that his father was Taxi driver..we all were impressed by his dignity & honesty..the position took some time to be finalised and meanwhile he was placed in some other company..since i knew the HR head --he explained that he liked his level of thought process & integrity which they really valued ....
The whole idea is to prepare yourself well..the fact is most candidates don't!!..it's evident from their responses..some leave to the moment as they would speak as it and when the time comes..
* For some companies they view it as his career aspirations and contacts...frankly it does not much today...earlier days one got the job especially in Levers depending where your father worked & whom you know..how well was your family placed...today it is based on the competency and performance..
* this question gives the recruiters - insight of his thought process..which may vary to person to person..
There is no ideal answer as such..but more inportantly you got be just yourself & consider yourself as a product..stress on the strengths ...
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
Would like to thank Wricha for her comments & further information gathered from web...
This question is asked in all interviews primarily for two reasons:-
* Make the candidates to be at ease rather as ice breaker..here the HR's expectation is to assess your natural response..well it differs to from different company..some are looking for forthright & honest answers..as they have done a basic reference checks & background study on the candidates..some are looking at the as how you convey the same rather than what you say...
lemme share my experience a candidate for the marketing position was interviewed by us who told us that his father was Taxi driver..we all were impressed by his dignity & honesty..the position took some time to be finalised and meanwhile he was placed in some other company..since i knew the HR head --he explained that he liked his level of thought process & integrity which they really valued ....
The whole idea is to prepare yourself well..the fact is most candidates don't!!..it's evident from their responses..some leave to the moment as they would speak as it and when the time comes..
* For some companies they view it as his career aspirations and contacts...frankly it does not much today...earlier days one got the job especially in Levers depending where your father worked & whom you know..how well was your family placed...today it is based on the competency and performance..
* this question gives the recruiters - insight of his thought process..which may vary to person to person..
There is no ideal answer as such..but more inportantly you got be just yourself & consider yourself as a product..stress on the strengths ...
Hope this helps...
Cheers,
Rajat
From India, Pune
there is no standard reply for this answer as per my exp. its just an ice breaker.....to the candidate so ultimately it just hepls the interview panel to ask some connecting questions...but not the ultimate evaluation question.
so either u start with scholling or ur professional exp will not make much difference. but take care tht u shd not exceed more than 3-5 min for this answer.
cheers Wilfred
From United Kingdom, Send
so either u start with scholling or ur professional exp will not make much difference. but take care tht u shd not exceed more than 3-5 min for this answer.
cheers Wilfred
From United Kingdom, Send
I agree 100 % to Rajat and Wricha
Just to addon...
I believe interviews are more of a rejection round rather than selection round. Interviewers are finding reasons why not to select a particular candidate.
These two questions are a tool for them.
Here the confidence levelof the candidate and his ability to put his key achievements across the table matter most.
cheers
Saurabh
From India, New Delhi
Just to addon...
I believe interviews are more of a rejection round rather than selection round. Interviewers are finding reasons why not to select a particular candidate.
These two questions are a tool for them.
Here the confidence levelof the candidate and his ability to put his key achievements across the table matter most.
cheers
Saurabh
From India, New Delhi
hi
i know wht u mean by innocent questions...
initially i made the mistake of not finding out the way to answer this question..n as u can guess i flunked the interview..
so first of all a pat on ur back for takin interest in this question...and secondly hope this still proves useful to u
when an interviewer asks this question donot think he/she is not intested in the answer.they r.but ur body language is important too...after all u have to be confident about what u r sayin when they ask u abt u ;)
when answering begin with the present...ur qualifications n how n why u got to the interview...but don't bore them with it...remember they already have ur resume'
slowly ease into ur interests n hobby all the while keepin in mind that it be of some use to the organization too...
after that it is ur go...mostly the interviewer may stop u after this
plz remember.....never say u donot have weakness but don't bring it into light if possible...n certainly don't stress it
all the best to u
hope this proves useful to u
From India, Ghaziabad
i know wht u mean by innocent questions...
initially i made the mistake of not finding out the way to answer this question..n as u can guess i flunked the interview..
so first of all a pat on ur back for takin interest in this question...and secondly hope this still proves useful to u
when an interviewer asks this question donot think he/she is not intested in the answer.they r.but ur body language is important too...after all u have to be confident about what u r sayin when they ask u abt u ;)
when answering begin with the present...ur qualifications n how n why u got to the interview...but don't bore them with it...remember they already have ur resume'
slowly ease into ur interests n hobby all the while keepin in mind that it be of some use to the organization too...
after that it is ur go...mostly the interviewer may stop u after this
plz remember.....never say u donot have weakness but don't bring it into light if possible...n certainly don't stress it
all the best to u
hope this proves useful to u
From India, Ghaziabad
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