''Can we meet you'' or "Tell Us About Yourself" for me, is one of the most important interview question ever. Its an opportunity for you to succinctly describe:

1. Who you are.
2. Your work ethics and what you stand for.
3. Your passion and possibilities on the job.
4. Most importantly, why you are the best person for the job.

Recognizing this opportunity however does not give you the ticket to start talking about your life history. You should be smart enough to speak strongly about those things that are most important in other to engage the recruiter and not bore him or her with stories of your life.

This can guide you too. How To Act At Job Interviews: http://www.hrtechnique.com/2016/09/how-to-act-during-job-interviews.html

I remember the last time I went for an interview for a different role in my organization and I was asked this question. I had rehearsed the question at home many times because somehow I suspected it was going to come up.

I had prepared documents to show proof of why I was actually interested and interviewing for the role. I had gone with an arsenal of what I am currently doing to show my passion, steps taken and I ensured that I communicated it strongly to the recruiter. Leaning forward and looking into his eyes when I was asked about it.

For a new graduate, focus on your personal strength and skills. Sometimes mentioning what you are currently doing in terms of professional courses or ongoing skill development or leadership positions you have taken may help.

So something like this should be fine:

Recruiter:
''Can I meet you please?''

Confidently shift in your chair (Gestures can show the importance of what you are about to say and its fine) and say:

Candidate:
"First of all, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity".
"My name is Femi and I graduated with a second class upper division in Accounting from the University of Lagos".
"I have always been passionate about numbers and precision, hence my decision to study accounting".
"To further buttress my fascination and plan to build my career in accounting, I have just registered for ICAN and I believe that I will be done with it in 2 years".
I currently work in my churches account department as a volunteer and I have just redesigned the Spreadsheets we use to reflect filters and groupings that will make our job more efficient.
"If what you are looking for is someone who is ready to to be the best at his job, then I can assure you that you would not be disappointed".

Trust me, this should be good but the way and manner you pass this message across as well as your gestures will make a whole lot of difference.

Can someone tell us what has been successfully done with this response?

Source: www.HRtechnique.com

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cool Info

nmreports:
''Can we meet you'' for me, is one of the most important interview question ever. Its an opportunity for you to succinctly describe:

1. Who you are.
2. Your work ethics and what you stand for.
3. Your passion and possibilities on the job.
4. Most importantly, why you are the best person for the job.

Recognizing this opportunity however does not give you the ticket to start talking about your life history. You should be smart enough to speak strongly about those things that are most important in other to engage the recruiter and not bore him or her with stories of your life.

This can guide you too. How To Act At Job Interviews: http://www.hrtechnique.com/2016/09/how-to-act-during-job-interviews.html

I remember the last time I went for an interview for a different role in my organization and I was asked this question. I had rehearsed the question at home many times because somehow I suspected it was going to come up.

I had prepared documents to show proof of why I was actually interested and interviewing for the role. I had gone with an arsenal of what I am currently doing to show my passion, steps taken and I ensured that I communicated it strongly to the recruiter. Leaning forward and looking into his eyes when I was asked about it.

For a new graduate, focus on your personal strength and skills. Sometimes mentioning what you are currently doing in terms of professional courses or ongoing skill development or leadership positions you have taken may help.

So something like this should be fine:



Trust me, this should be good but the way and manner you pass this message across as well as your gestures will make a whole lot of difference.

Can someone tell us what has been successfully done with this response?

Source: www.HRtechnique.com

Guy God bless yu I have been searching for a perfect way to over come this question but from the look of things yu have been able to help me over come that challenge. May God reward yu dearly....

Am Redeemed!!!!

Once lost a very lucrative job cos I goofed at this question. It became my anthem . Nice one Op.

It's very simple: tell the interviewer your name and your achievement.

Don't forget to checked my link

This is insightful.
Mynd44

Nice tips

First, start with your name, where u currently reside, den ur Qualification and hw it meets the job requirements, wat u ve been doing, den lastly ur career goal and ur ideal firm.

ok

Aiit Boss








Noted for now

First of all, my name is Sarrki Saraki ( Son of senate president).

I just wanted to help ur company ministries that's why i choosed to work here.

Because i know my dad will be giving u guys contracts because of me you know? (good connection right )

And erm....

Interviewer: ok ok alright sir!

Pls can u start working here right away with immediate effect?

ohk. just use the oppportunity to hype yourself .....

What about..

"I'm a cousin to Dasuki.."

You will sure "WOW" them

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beautiful information

Recurrent topic

That's good.

I just hate interviews. Recruiters use it to play "God Role"

The most feared interview question.

Make una stop all dis stereotypical answers

Answer the damn question the way it ministers to you at the freaking moment

I love the way the op puts this. He did not only describe theoretically how to do it, he also explained with his own personal example.

NB: Make una no cram am sha o. I can see some people who are already cramming this. Some people fit copy so tey them to copy your name and matric number sef.lol

An eye opener for us.. Thanks OP

On point!!

nmreports:
Recruiter:
''Can I meet you please?''

Confidently shift in your chair (Gestures can show the importance of what you are about to say and its fine) and say:

Candidate:
"First of all, I would like to say thank you for the opportunity".
"My name is Femi and I graduated with a second class upper division in Accounting from the University of Lagos".
"I have always been passionate about numbers and precision, hence my decision to study accounting".
"To further buttress my fascination and plan to build my career in accounting, I have just registered for ICAN and I believe that I will be done with it in 2 years".
I currently work in my churches account department as a volunteer and I have just redesigned the Spreadsheets we use to reflect filters and groupings that will make our job more efficient.
"If what you are looking for is someone who is ready to to be the best at his job, then I can assure you that you would not be disappointed".

0k oh

I made 3rd class, please advice me.

magicminister:
I smoke weeddd and i fucccck hoes sir!!

just imagine..lol

really

tolustx:
I love the way the op puts this. He did not only describe theoretically how to do it, he also explained with his own personal example.

NB: Make una no cram am sha o. I can see some people who are already cramming this. Some people fit copy so tey them to copy your name and matric number sef.lol

and dis got me laffing

columbus007:
and dis got me laffing

Yea it is funny, but sadly, true. Some people will have no clue at all what you are writing, they just copy everything, especially when they want to do it so fast that they may not be caught cheating. Imagine you cramming that and when you are asked the question, you say "My name is Femi" when your name is actually Soji.