What’s the best “tell us about yourself” response in an interview?

Jul 25, 2024
2:45:14pm

JamDownSouth All-American

Getting ready for an interview and I have always just given a brief work history and then some personal info, in response to this question. Thinking about changing it up.
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What’s the best “tell us about yourself” response in an interview?

JamDownSouth

Jul 25, 2:45pm

“I identify as a sure-fire, golden DEI hire!”

MightyFreakingCougar

Jul 25, 2:46pm

Seems like a very helpful response for the interviewer

byuTX

Jul 25, 2:50pm

Personal history that translates into work history.

RSL

Jul 25, 2:48pm

Ok, I like where this can take me.

JamDownSouth

Jul 25, 2:49pm

My CB name is “JamDownSouth”. Want to guess why?

DiamondMo

Jul 25, 2:51pm

Let me run that past my HCBW.

JamDownSouth

Jul 25, 2:52pm

RE: What’s the best “tell us about yourself” response in an

MitchRapp

Jul 25, 3:01pm

I interview a lot of people. I recently had someone start this answer by saying "I am an engineer by training, and a

Clark Addison

Jul 25, 3:03pm

Then ask better questions Clark. If you ask someone to tell you about

A Drew Aitch

Jul 25, 3:15pm

Wrong. There are specific reasons people (including me) ask it this way

Clark Addison

Jul 25, 3:30pm

“I’m responsible for the crop circles”

Johnny Vatos

Jul 25, 3:05pm

Or the more truthful "I'm responsible for the crop dusting"

Born2Fish

Jul 25, 3:08pm

Don't get fancy. Keep it brief and bright. It's the type of question that will

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