Potential Interview Questions: “Tell me about yourself.”
The inescapable question that opens nearly every job interview is, "Tell me a little about yourself.". The act of describing who you are and what you do, while seemingly simple, can be stressful.
The interviewer DOES NOT mean, where you were born, how old you are or even your family or religious affiliation. We find that a lot of first timers at interviews make a less than stellar impression by getting off to the wrong start with going way off course with this first question. Using an elevator speech is the best way to answer the question “Tell me a little about yourself.” Usually, the duration of a short elevator ride is roughly 30 to 60 seconds. That is how long it should take you to answer the question.
Start by introducing yourself: Who are you? What do you do? What do you want?
Summarize what you do: Include the most relevant information such as your education, work experience and/or any key specialties or strengths.
Share your skills and why they should hire you: What solutions do you offer? What makes you a good fit for this position? Clarify your goal. Give action-grabbing facts.
TIPS:
Deliver the message confidently and clearly.
Take time to record yourself reciting your elevator speech.
Practice. Practice. And then… practice some more.
“My name is _____, I am currently the Postmaster in _____ a Level 20. However, I am very interested in becoming the next manager of Labor Relations for the _____ District. During my tenure at the Postal Service, I have served as Step 1 Representative for APWU and NRCLC Formal A for the NALC. I bring experience and a desire to _____ . I am detail oriented and self-motivated; I believe that I would excel in this position as I thrive in challenging situations. I appreciate the opportunity as we move forward with this interview.”
Additional Resources:
https://www.thebalancemoney.com/tell-me-about-yourself-job-interview-question-2060956
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