Describing Yourself in an Interview

This answer should always be related to the job. Remember, although the employer is asking
personal questions, they are still all related to "what can you bring to the company?" So, I usually
give adjectives like reliable, loyal, etc., but make sure you back these with supporting examples.
The most important thing is to make sure you boil it all down to presenting the answer in a way
that it matches the things the employer is looking for.

Here is more advice:

 Think about what kind of person you would like working for you and convey that to the
employer. The best advice I can give to a job seeker is first aim high, well as high as you
are capable of and realize the more you are willing to learn through experience or school
is valuable. See yourself as a commodity. Be honest about your capabilities, if you don't
know how to do something, say you don't know but let the employer know you are
capable of learning and even give an example of something else you learned to do, maybe
at another job or even a hobby. Most jobs will have to train you to their way and
processes so don't undermine your capability and be proud of your accomplishments in
life because they will only bring you up.

 Just list off a few characteristics that you see yourself as having. Make all of the
characteristics sound as positive as possible. This question is usually asked in order to
gauge how a person perceives him- or herself. Just be honest. Are you outgoing? Shy?
Diligent? Stubborn? Clever? Passionate? Level-headed? Easy-going? etc., etc. Don't
stress too much.

If you can't think of anything, think of a few people who know you and imagine how they
would describe you. Pretend that your mom, a sibling, a good friend, a co-worker, and
your spouse or significant other are all sitting down in a room making a list of your
characteristics and then use the things you think they would say.

 A job interview is NO TIME to be shy. Brag about yourself. It's expected. Brag about all
of your good points and don't mention anything negative or anything you "can't do." Be
positive and upbeat.

 With complete honesty, don't try to make yourself better than you are, but don't yourself
down, either.

 Employers love to ask you questions that get to your perception of yourself. These may
come in several forms - "How do you describe yourself"; "What are the qualities you
possess that make you the best candidate for this job"; "What do you bring to this
company that will make this company stronger" or a variation on these are commonly
asked.
  Your resume should already have a personal statement that discusses your qualities - in
the most positive terms possible. Make sure you are familiar with your resume. VERY
familiar. This is especially important if you didn't write it yourself, or if you have
multiple resumes tailored to different positions.

 Because this is such a common question, it may be a good idea to sit down ahead of time
and list 4-5 qualities and examples in your previous experience where these qualities
allowed you to overcome a problem or succeed at a task.

 Remember, the interview is not a "game"

where you are trying to outsmart the interviewer to get the job. Your best strategy is to
honestly sell yourself and your abilities to an employer to get a job that is a good fit for
you, in a company that is a good fit for you. Outsmarting an interviewer to get a job in a
company or position that ultimately leads to unhappiness on either or both sides is really
outsmarting yourself.

 Give a fair answer, tell them about your strong and weak points, but try to emphasize
some of your qualities. For example, you could say that you are a hard-working,
responsible, serious person, you are able to handle with people, able to work under stress,
you are an easy learner. Don't be shy to talk about your creative "side".But be honest,
admit that you also had some "bad moments" in your past jobs.

 Your answer should be relevant to the job for which you are being interviews. Do not
start going into your personal life. Keep your self-introduction professional!

 A person is defined in three ways: (1) who he is right now, (2) what he has done in the
past, and (3) what he will become in the future.

So, here is how you answer: (1) I am a [the job title for which you are applying or something
very close.] (2) I have [how many years of experience] in [what field, what subject]. (3) I want to
be [a job title that is a couple or a few levels above the current position for which you are
applying in 5 to 10 years.] Close your answer with an affirmative question: "Is there anything
else you want to know?"

 You should be very straightforward and honest in replying to this question. The
interviewer wants to check if what you have mentioned in your resume is correct or not.

 I would answer the question based on who is interviewing me? If it's a sales
manager/Technical Manager/Human resources manager? Depending on the person's field
I'll have to mend the answer to please him... I feel that everyone's goals are different... so
analyze that and then answer.

 Answer this question with your 30-second "elevator speech" about yourself. The standard
format for this speech is... "I am a (BLANK), who does (WHAT)." In my case... I am a
PROJECT MANAGER, who PROVIDES QUALITY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS,
Blah, Blah, Blah. (you get the idea).
  Let me share what my recruiting office tells its candidates as they head out for that
crucial face-to-face interview. When asked to "tell me about yourself," say, "I will gladly
answer that question, but may I first ask you a question? (They ALWAYS say yes) So
that I may better focus my answer, what are the issues you want me to address should you
hire me? Once they share with you what they need to have you do, then proceed to
address how your training, education, skills, and experience can best resolve these issues.
By answering in this fashion, you have proven that you know how to focus ... and that
you have what's needed to fix the issues they need to have fixed. It's always a winner ...
and beats the heck out of, "Well, let's see, I was born on a small farm in Idaho ..."

 I suggest you go into the interview with a few "talking points" about yourself, in other
words things you want the interviewer to know about you. Then you try to hit those
points in response to any questions you are asked, such as "tell us about yourself." Also
be sure to have copies of your resume with you and offer them. In general, interviews go
better when you spend them listening and don't talk. If the interviewer is just telling you
about the job, you might have a good shot at it.

 This is the chance for you to run down a 30-60 second sales pitch for yourself. The
employer doesn't want to know that you like gardening or have four dogs. Here's where
you start usually with your education and highlight selling points about your skills,
experience and goals.

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It's one of the most frequently asked questions in an interview: Tell me about yourself. Your
response to this request will set the tone for the rest of the interview. For some, this is the most
challenging question to answer, as they wonder what the interviewer really wants to know and
what information they should include.

The secret to successfully responding to this free-form request is to focus, script and practice.
You cannot afford to wing this answer, as it will affect the rest of the interview. Begin to think
about what you want the interviewer to know about you.

List five strengths you have that are pertinent to this job (experiences, traits, skills, etc.). What do
you want the interviewer to know about you when you leave?
Prepare a script that includes the information you want to convey. Begin by talking about past
experiences and proven success:

Next, mention your strengths and abilities:

"My real strength is my attention to detail. I pride myself on my reputation for following through
and meeting deadlines. When I commit to doing something, I make sure it gets done, and on
time."
Conclude with a statement about your current situation:
"What I am looking for now is a company that values customer relations, where I can join a
strong team and have a positive impact on customer retention and sales."
Practice with your script until you feel confident about what you want to emphasize in your
statement. Your script should help you stay on track, but you shouldn't memorize it -- you don't
want to sound stiff and rehearsed. It should sound natural and conversational.
Even if you are not asked this type of question to begin the interview, this preparation will help
you focus on what you have to offer. You will also find that you can use the information in this
exercise to assist you in answering other questions. The more you can talk about your product -
you - the better chance you will have at selling it.  

Here are examples given by WikiAnswers contributors:

 Hard worker, quick and eager learner, pays attention to detail.

 Example: Because of past experience and MBA degree, I am versatile and can perform
well in many kinds of positions. Now I am looking for a challenging internship position
in an established company. Basically, I am an experienced and flexible person can be
successful at any kind of finance works.

 "Hardworking", "Task-oriented", "Solution-oriented", "Dependable", "Motivated",

"Independent", "Team player" are all examples of good terms you can use. There are
many more.

 I am a self-starter dedicated, hard-working person who works well with other, punctual,
detail oriented a team player, great organizational and interpersonal skills.

 Describe yourself as outgoing, hardworking, dependable, eager to learn and grow

professionally, etc.

 Fast paced, quick learner and very challenging. That's all they want to hear.

 This question is usually asked in order to gauge how a person perceives himself.

 Just be honest. List off a few characteristics that you see yourself as having. Actually, a
question of this kind is an ideal way to plug in everything we want to say about ourselves
that we had leave out of the CV.

 If you have attended a premier institution, say that the institution taught you much more
than the degree it awarded you. Mention people who influenced you, talk about the books
you like reading, your hobbies and your other interests.
 Talk about your strengths. Mention an instance when you used your conflict resolution
skills or selling skills or whatever. But make certain that it does not sound like blowing
your trumpet. Mention these instances as a good learning experience.

 Talk about your weaknesses, but make sure that they are positive weaknesses. For
instance you could say that that you are a person that pays more attention to details than
is warranted. You can openly confess a tendency to be impatient with team members who
cannot carry their own weight, or who cannot contribute sufficiently.

 Maintain the right tone in doing so. You do not want to give the interviewer the wrong
impression or make him feel that you get impatient at times.

 No one can do that for you as only you know yourself.

 If asked to then you should do so. Prepare yourself for personal questions.

 Just list off a few characteristics that you see yourself as having. If it's for a job interview,
make all of the characteristics sound as positive as possible. This question is usually
asked in order to gauge how a person perceives him or herself. Just be honest. Are you
outgoing? shy? diligent? stubborn? clever? passionate? level-headed?

 Don't stress too much. If you can't think of anything. Then think of a few people who
know you and imagine how they would describe you. Pretend that your mom, a sibling, a
good friend, a co-worker, and your spouse or significant other are all sitting down in a
room making a list of your characteristics and then use the things you think they would
say.

 Do not mention a bad quality if you are not working on it, e.g., what is your weakest
quality? I am not very competent using computers but I am currently taking a evening
course to rectify that/ i am going to...

 Most importantly back up what you say, why are you reliable?
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