168. Tell me about yourself

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Interviewer

Could you start by telling me a bit about yourself?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Communicating your strengths, weaknesses, and career aspirations clearly.

  • 2. Relevance : Connecting your background to the role you’re interviewing for.

  • 3. Communication : Presenting information in a clear, concise, and engaging way.

  • 4. Professionalism : Maintaining a focus on career-related topics rather than personal details.

Purpose
  • 1. Background overview : Getting a summary of your professional history and achievements.

  • 2. Role relevance : Understanding how your experiences align with the job role.

  • 3. First impression : Gauging your communication skills and confidence at the outset.

  • 4. Cultural fit : Assessing how your personal brand aligns with the company’s values and culture.


Hints
  • 1. Structure your answer : Use a format like 'past-present-future' to organize your response.

  • 2. Highlight achievements : Mention key accomplishments that are relevant to the role you're applying for.

  • 3. Tailor your story : Connect your professional journey to the specific role and company.

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Topics: 
Communication
Culture Fit
Roles: 
Software Engineer
Product Manager
Project Management Apprenticeship
Intern
Information Security Analyst
Sales
Companies: 
Google
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