What’s the best way to answer the “tell me a little about yourself” question?

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I like treating this question as if I'm on a night show, some interesting facts and some humor mixed in, make the CD feel more at ease.

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Skim the important skill sets required in the JD and revolve your answer around what exactly you have in you that matches their requirement. Then around those skill sets provide them short cases where you excelled in achieving the desired outcome exercising those skills... if they particularly ask you to walk them through your resume.. then apply the same in your details with the companies you worked.. some personal touch is surely required to prove authenticity .. so some personal examples can also equate it well

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Tell them a little bit about yourself.

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They’re basically asking for a summary of your background; tell a story of each employer and how your experience/skill set translates to the role. Sprinkle in accomplishments, why you transferred to jobs and career aspirations.

The resume tells you half of those things. Honestly I liken it to a vibes check.

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