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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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.
Tell them your background.
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Some common questions asked during a job interview include: "Can you tell me about yourself?", "What are your strengths and weaknesses?", "Why do you want to work for this company?", "Can you provide an example of a time when you faced a challenge at work and how you overcame it?", and "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
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.
just be yourself
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.
You tell the truth.