“Tell me about yourself” is the most common question candidates struggle with in a job interview. Watch this video (10.39) and learn how to craft your best elevator pitch.

Tips for Candidates

BE TIME CONSCIOUS 

• Dedicate from 3 to 5 minutes to answer this question.
• There will be time to tell about your skill and strength during the behavioural interview section.

BE BRIEF AND SUCCINCT 

• Focus on interesting key points of your career.
• Give a high-level overview without overload with too much information.

BE RELEVANT

• Highlight what is relevant by today and the position.
• Don’t go too far back in your career unless there is a compelling reason to do that.

ADD A CLOSING QUESTION

• Ask if there is something your interviewer what to know more about what you said, in this way you can elaborate on what is more appealing to them.

PRACTICE

• Practice will make your answer perfect.