Tell me about yourself:

how to answer
A simple formula

Past Present Future

 Past

I graduated from _______

Tell the interviewer how I have a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in _____

you got to where you
are now and/or I completed a ______ course in ____
mention previous I took part in _____
experience that’s
relevant to the job and I worked as a ____ from .... to .... / for...
company you’re
My experience includes _____
applying for.
The project I'm most proud of is ______
Present

I'm looking for a new job because... (moved to a new city,

looking for more challenging tasks/bigger compensation)

Talk a little bit about I've been working as a ______ for _____ years now.
what your current role I'm currently working/studying...
is, the scope of it, and
I'm responsible for making reports, organising meetings,
perhaps a big recent creating business plans, managing the schedule, etc.
accomplishment.
For example, my recent project was ______. It was really
successful because _____

I have such quali cations as _____

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 Future

I am interested in your position because....

I want to learn more about this sphere

Segue into what you’re I want to get the experience of....

looking to do next and
why you’re interested I want to get some new experience in ....
in this job (and a great
fit for it, too). I think I am great for this position because...

I think I am a good t for your team because...

I'll be happy to join your team because...

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