This is s a great question and a perfect opportunity for you to really sell yourself. I would advise that you talk positively about yourself but making it relevant to the job you are applying for.
I would also suggest just briefly going back 5 years but focussing on your most recent experience.
It is also an opportunity to promote what you are really good at but never mention what you are not so good at or what qualifications/experience you do not have.
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Start by discussing your name, qualifications, work experience,s and hobbies.
A common question is "tell me about yourself" which is what your self introduction is all about.
You need to change this depending on who's asked the question and give an answer that is relevant to them and their needs.
The interviewer does not want to know about your personal life beyond name and interests. Give a short introduction about yourself; speak about your educational background, previous job positions you have held, brief introductions about your accomplishments etc. Speak at length about yourself covering all the major points briefly.
Here is a short example:
Thank you giving me an opportunity to talk about myself. My name is Elizabeth Browne. I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. I recently graduated from the University of Miami with an English degree and now I am looking to ender the world of publishing. This position seems like a wonderful opportunity to begin my career in this industry.
When answering the question, 'please tell me about yourself', the employer is looking for a brief explanation of your work goals and achievements. Outline why you feel you would be a good candidate for the position, how your skills will be useful, and what achievements you reached at previous positions.
There is not a difference between describing yourself and telling about yourself in a job interview. This is a time when you want to try and sell yourself so the employer will want to hire you.
By telling your strengths and weaknesses.Something about yourself that is related to the job you are applying.
Employers and applicants each have different goals when attending an interview.
I would say this is on a job interview. Tell me about your self. I would like to know how much you know about this job you are applying for . Do you have any hobby's Do you have any awards for anything. you need to more less now sell your self ,come up with all the impressive things about yourself.
These are some questions that might be asked at an interview for a sales position. Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work in sales? Why did you leave your last job? What is your greatest weakness.
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Tell them your background.
When telling an interviewer about yourself in a job interview, focus on the positives. Also make it concise and don't make yourself seem selfish or full of yourself. Say your strengths that would apply to the job you are interviewing for.
The fastest way to respond to a job listing is right away. The minute you see a job in your field and someone emails you back regarding an offer or an interview you should respond right away.
just be yourself
start by saying the basic info like name age and address then proceed to education and job experience. you can also includes hobbies and interest
You tell the truth.