Question:
Some employers ask me, "Could you tell me about yourself?" What should I
tell them?
Answer:
Keep things on a professional level. They have your resume in front of them
but what they want to hear is how you think you will fit in the job for
which you are being considered. It is a great opportunity to communicate
what you feel are the strengths you possess to do the job and share
experiences that validate your qualifications. Also, it allows you to ask
what they specifically are seeking.
Bringing up personal issues can shift the focus from the job to areas that
really are not all that helpful. Talking about things they cannot ask- such
as how many children you have- will lead to disaster because this type of
topic illustrates potential obstacles in your ability to get a job done.
Just like a good resume relates all of its information to the job, so should
the interview. Every bit of information you can provide should highlight
something relevant for the job.
--Kelly Stone, myjobsearch.com
