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How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Wealthcommando(m): 10:56am On Oct 20, 2016 |
Beware, around 80% of all interviews start with this "guiltless" question. Numerous candidates, caught off guard for the question, stick themselves by meandering, recapping their biography, diving into old work history or individual matters. BEST ANSWER: Start with the present and explain why you are very much fit the bill for the position. Keep in mind that the way to all effective talking is to coordinate your capabilities to what the questioner is searching for. As such you should offer what the purchaser is purchasing. This is the absolute most imperative system in occupation chasing. Along these lines, before you answer this or any question it's basic that you attempt to reveal your questioner's most noteworthy need, need, issue or objective. To do as such, make you make these two strides: 1. Do all the homework you can before the meeting to reveal this present individual's needs what's more, needs (not the summed up requirements of the business or organization) 2. As ahead of schedule as you can in the meeting, request a more entire depiction of what the position involves. You may say: "I have various achievements I'd like to tell you about, yet I need to make the best utilization of our time together and talk specifically to your requirements. To help me do, that, would you be able to enlighten me additionally regarding the most vital needs of this position? All I know is the thing that I (got notification from the enrollment specialist, read in the arranged advertisement, and so on.)" At that point, ALWAYS catch up with a second and conceivably, third question, to draw out his needs considerably more. Shockingly, it's typically this second or third question that uncovers what the questioner is most searching for. You may ask basically, "And notwithstanding that?..." or, "Is there whatever else you see as fundamental to accomplishment in this position?: This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with. After uncovering what the employer is looking for, describe why the needs of this job bear striking parallels to tasks you've succeeded at before. Be sure to illustrate with specific examples of your responsibilities and especially your achievements, all of which are geared to present yourself as a perfect match for the needs he has just described. All the best!!! 22 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by serverconnect(m): 6:43am On Oct 22, 2016 |
nice one op |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by rfnextar8(m): 6:44am On Oct 22, 2016 |
nice write up kudos man |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by adigun1988: 6:44am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Alright |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by DrBonat(m): 6:44am On Oct 22, 2016 |
good one |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Koval12(m): 6:44am On Oct 22, 2016 |
#Nigerian Dad : Put it on NTA, I want to watch news, after 20 minutes, falls asleep Me: changes to soundcity Him: my friend return it back.. -_- 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Podolskie777: 6:45am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Tnks |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by idris4r83(m): 6:45am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Good one |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Yehman(m): 6:46am On Oct 22, 2016 |
OK naa. Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by casttlebarbz(m): 6:48am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Thanks |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by jeeqaa7(m): 6:51am On Oct 22, 2016 |
thanks |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Goldenheart(m): 6:53am On Oct 22, 2016 |
good to y'all |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Tajbol4splend(m): 6:54am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Wealthcommando: Gracias! |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by adesewa4uyahoo(f): 6:54am On Oct 22, 2016 |
#teamselfemployed..... I hate interviews ehn.... 1 Like |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Nobody: 7:00am On Oct 22, 2016 |
OP,i couldn't find where you wrote I have connection oh! You sure say you no do mistake? 2 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by ademasta(m): 7:01am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Good |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Johnbosco77(m): 7:03am On Oct 22, 2016 |
sorry op.... but u didn't answer the question. u just showed us how to answer or face dat question #YouMustAnsDatQuestion.. 8 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Sixkobo(f): 7:08am On Oct 22, 2016 |
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Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by dbanjboy(m): 7:11am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Good one, but I'll rather build on my creativity skills in order to be a better entrepreneurial |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Sezua(m): 7:15am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Interviewer: Please let me have your cv, birth certificate, medical report, school certificate, doctor's report, police report, local government of origin, waec certificate, Nysc discharge certificate, bank statement. Me: Take sir (hands them over) Interviewer: (After going through each documents) (readjusts glasses) So, tell me about yourself Me: Ama stripper sah! 4 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by SenatorTobijah(m): 7:16am On Oct 22, 2016 |
I'm not a hater but I was expecting something different from what I always read on NL on the topic 1 Like |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by ezechueze(m): 7:20am On Oct 22, 2016 |
OK |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Benjom(m): 7:22am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Good effort OP |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by GoldenJAT(m): 7:25am On Oct 22, 2016 |
the question wasn't answered!!...Op was just beating around d bush... rules differ from organization 2 organisation. 4 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by honest1480(m): 7:28am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Nice one. But all these job tips all around are more than the available jobs this days. 4 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by ifyebere(m): 7:29am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Johnbosco77: Honestly my brother, I read all to see if I would read where he did answered that question, just write story down for person... 7 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by zubby29(m): 7:30am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Wealthcommando:thank you for this write-up. I did exactly what you said here a week ago when I went for an interview but 1 of d director said I should start with my primary school qlf tru university when answering the question I was shocked. it's all about favor wen job hunting. though I got d job bcoz I quickly read him and what he wanted. one secret I have learned from interviews is don't make dem allow you to be nervous. make dem feel u r ahead of dem in dat field 2 Likes |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by michoim(m): 7:33am On Oct 22, 2016 |
A very good one! |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by oluwadeeboi(m): 7:34am On Oct 22, 2016 |
You dint actually answer the question... However the writeup can still help put one or two things together but also bear in mind that rules for answering this question differ from company to company and also interview get different forms o...but please create a scenario dat answers the question directly. |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by EdoBoy90(m): 7:43am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Ok |
Re: How To Answer the terrific "Tell Me About Yourself?" Interview Question. by Princy13: 7:58am On Oct 22, 2016 |
Interview doesnt give you job.What gives you job is your mental force,the confidence you exude and the spiritual backing. 2 Likes |
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