How to Answer the Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself

Jul 17, 2024

How to Answer the Interview Question: Tell Me About Yourself

Introduction

  • Discussing an 8-hour YouTube video on how to answer "Tell Me About Yourself" during an interview
  • Decided to clone oneself due to the complexity of the task
  • Aim: Provide a basic structure for answering this question that can be customized as needed

Basic Structure

  • Sequence to follow: Present, Past, and then Future
  • Essential parts:
    1. Present: Basic etiquettes and manners, showing gratitude for the opportunity
    2. Past: Relevant experience, special achievements (unique to everyone), use keywords like discipline, hard work, teamwork
    3. Future: Show willingness to learn, readiness to take on challenges, and plan for long-term career with the company

Sample Answer Breakdown

  1. Present:
    • "My name is Rohan Gupta, and thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to be interviewed for this position with the company."
  2. Past:
    • Recently completed IT orientation course, cleared both groups of CA exams in the May 2023 attempt
    • Learned discipline and hard work, supported friends in their studies
    • Describing oneself as determined, positive, and always ready to face challenges
    • No preconceived notions about the workplace, willing to be trained
  3. Future:
    • Plan to build a long-term career with the organization
    • Aim to become a reliable contributor to the company
    • Reflecting readiness to learn and grow with the organization's guidance

Detailed Breakdown

  1. Present Component: Importance
    • Shows basic etiquettes and manners
    • Demonstrates gratitude for the interview opportunity
  2. Past Component: Importance
    • Shares relevant past experiences
    • Can be customized with special achievements or unique experiences
    • Include keywords like discipline, hard work, and teamwork to make a positive impression
  3. Future Component: Importance
    • Shows readiness to learn and openness to new experiences
    • Indicates long-term commitment to the company
    • Communicates readiness to undergo training and become a valuable team member

Additional Tips

  • Review and customize the sample answer according to personal experience and achievements
  • Practice the answer to make it a part of your mindset
  • For those less comfortable in English, use a mix of Hindi and English, but continue to practice in English
  • Confidence is key, practice until comfortable

Conclusion

  • Stay confident and well-prepared to impact the interview positively
  • Continue to follow the channel for more interview tips and advice
  • Practice regularly and maintain a positive mindset