Question: Tell us about yourself.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about yourself.
How would you describe yourself?

Follow-up questions:

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Other Factors:

Candidate Preparedness,Direct Job Experience,Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Personality-Job Fit,Personality-Organization Fit,Personality-Team Fit,Rapport Building Question,Self-Awareness

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

You are looking for past experience in a similar job or mention of skills transferable to this role. The interviewee could also mention motivations and values that they have that might fit with your organization’s culture and goals.

Red Flags to Watch For:

N/A

Sample Answer:

N/A

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