What's your answer to the "tell me about yourself" interview question? I feel bored when I say mine.

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I’d ask them a question back right away, something along the line of, “I know that’s intentionally a broad question but which part of my background are you most interested in hearing more about?

If they are asking a question like that, they are being lazy. They have likely looked at your resumé literally one time five minutes ago. Best to make them know you are serious about this interview. Come with good research and excellent questions. You’ll feel way more in command and put that terrible interviewer (subtlety) on notice.

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