What To Say When An Interviewer Wants You To Talk About Yourself

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It's an open-ended question that you can respond to with information about everything from your personal life to why you left your last job. However, while it might seem like just an ice breaker, there is a "right" and a "wrong" way to respond. If you plan a little in advance, then you can really knock this one out of the park and set a positive tone for the remainder of your interview.

This one seems like a no-brainer, but it's also something a lot of people mess up on. When you think about your response to the question, think about the position you've applied for and what qualifications the interviewer is likely looking for.

Before your interview, prepare a few appropriate stories about how you meet those criteria. Those don't have to be specific work-focused stories. If you don't meet specific job requirement through your career, but do through a volunteer position, mention that as well. And no need to mention "I see you're looking for someone who has great organisation skills…" to the conversation, just tell your story and let your interviewer put two and two together.

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