How many of you dread the Q "tell me about yourself" in job interviews ?
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Not at all!  This is an open question that let's you sell yourself to the interviewer.  Don't look at it as having to tell about your personal life.  Point out things about yourself that are positive, and that will be an asset to their company.  No interviews are really "fun", but this is a question that is allowing you to take the lead of the interview, and tell what YOU want them to know about you.  Do not discuss anything that would cast doubt on your ability or that you are questioning the job.  Toward the end of the interview, they will ask if you have any questions, and you can clear up any questions you have at that time.
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When an interviewer asks that question they are giving you the oppurtunity to really sell yourself.  They want to know what is going to set you apart from everyone else that has been interviewed.  Use it as a way to really play up your good qualities.
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Most employers push a code of ethics.  Really, you'll feel much better about yourself if you tell the truth.  Living with yourself is the most important thing.  If they don't want you; then you don't want them.  You do not need to "mention" anything on your resume.  If they ask right out, then that is different.  Try really hard to improve your attitude about life.  Everything else (including a job) will fall into place after that.  Good luck.
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Hi, well I'm not sure what type of interview that is, but there are someone questions that I think are standard such as, whats your most major accomplishment? whats your worst vice? Why did you chose to work here? but when they ask you a negative question turn it to become positive. For instance if they ask you "What do your friends not like about you" answer it positively- that you work to hard, lol.
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I think it is important to have good eye contact.  I would prefer that the person doesn't take notes and ask questions pertaining to the topic at hand not something covered 15 minutes ago.  If you come across something you don't understand ask immediately so you aren't thinking about a topic that was covered 10 minutes ago and missing all the new information.  I also think it is important to be yourself because you really don't know what the company is looking for regarding your personality and if you try to guess you will end up in a company that is not conducive to your way of life. I would do plenty of research.  Many of the individuals that interview don't know everything about the company and if you teach them something without making them feel stupid you are ahead of everyone else.
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I have a lot of sympathy with you. I am one of those BIG MOUTHS at work who will most probably aks : SO WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO?\n\nI do it, not because I am nosy, but simply because I am interested and would not mind other people knowing where I go. I do however understand that some people might (for very good reasons), not want me to know where I go.\n\nShould they therefor say: Well nowhere special, OR something similar, I will realise they do not want to discuss it and will move on. If I do not get the hint, I hope you will say to me: I would prefer not to discuss it.\n\nHope this helps. It is your choice what you share about your life.
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The truth. I ask that question in interviews to make a person feel relaxed, and to hear them speak. I am looking for a spark and a passion in their voice and someone who can speak intelleigently and interestingly about themselves. If I hear some sort of canned "Perfect" answer, I am immediately turned right off to that person. \n\nThere is no more personal question, with no "right" or "wrong" answer, than tell me about yourself, so please make sure you just speak passionately and truthfully about yourself.
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I've been for many interview before and interviewed before, and basically they just want to know if you would be good for the job they're offering. Whatever do you, don't just say what they want to hear, its so obvious and leaves a bad impression. Be honest and answer the questions positively, happily and confidently. You're allowed to be nervous, everyone is, and I can tell you now that the person interviewing you is more nervous than you are! Honest truth! They ask questions about your history, why do you want to be here, why did you leave there, what do you plan for your future, what are you good at, what do you like and enjoy doing. It varies from interviewer to interviewer. What is the most essential key, is having a good CV, that gets your foot in the door. First impressions always last - remember that. If needs be, get a graphic designer to set up your CV on CD in .pdf format, looks super professional!! Let your CV stand out from the crowd and you'll be a sure winner!  Good luck sweedie!
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When not getting an interview is a blessing is when you really didn't want the job and really didn't want to sit through an interview!  I really don't have any horror/relief stories cause I usualy go for jobs that don't require "interviews".  I'm a country girl that doesn't work "in the system".
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As an employer my answer is to be upfront and honest about it.  Depending on the reasons why it may or may not matter.  If your employer finds out later, odds are you will be fired.  What is going to matter the most is how you present yourself in your interview.
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i hate that. when i ask a question, i want a thoughtful, considerate, nice answer that actually helps me out.\n\ni hate when people say "That's so dumb" or "thanks for the two points" lol
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The only advice I can give which really helps me when speaking with others, especially if in an interview, is not to think too much about your answers beforehand, but allow them to naturally flow from your mind to your mouth.  When a quesiton is asked don't necessarily answer what you think the interviewer wants you to say but what you actually feel, your answers will come easier and will be more convincing this way.  Think of your answers carefully and attempt to articulate them in a clear manner. And of course do not be nervous and do not have too many expectations.
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"Tell me about yourself, your past work history, hobbies etc."..and watch their body language...
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Just show them what and who you are, be yourself. It's important to show them who you are, because its much more fun working in an atmosphere where you know you are accepted for who and what you are. answer their questions thoroughly and honestly, if you don't know the answer to a question, just say you cant answer the question, but you'll look in to it. Good luck. Sometimes you'll be more appreciated by your honesty then the fact that you don't know the answer to the question at the time? It's my opinion. I don't say that it is always working out that way.
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why must people all the time want to find out about others, Nosey and talkative people. always have some thing to hide them selves.\nunless you deal in business with a person that applies for a job and you want to make sure they have been a good person or not.\nIts better to mind your own business not others, how would you like it if some one was to find out all about you ???
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This is a wonderful question for a college interview.  Only YOU know what your true bad qualities are, if you have any?\n\nYou want the interviewer to know that you can identify your short comings.  So it is important to find something about yourself that may be considered a bad quality, if not by yourself then others. \n\nBut I would suggest to identify small quirks NOT major crises.  You don't want to appear as unable to manage situations.\n\nSome negative qualities may be:  \n\n"I set my car "trip set" button to measure the miles between destinations and it drives my friends crazy".  (reason for this quirk would be to establish that you always plan ahead, that you measure your goals for the most expedient way to accomplish them)  then add that you feel that while some may see this as a bad quality I see it as being time efficient.\n\n"I think I may ask too many questions, I have been told since childhood that I just talk too much."  (reason for this is to establish that you are inquisitive)\n\n"I know I am the loudest person in the room." (reason for this may be to denote I AM important)\n\nBut basically look for small negatives that can been seen as strengths.\n\nAlways be positive, but not arrogant.\n\ngood luck tomorow........\n\n\nAnna M.
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During practice and actual interviews and networking meetings, many job seekers are tensed and primed, ready to jump all over the questions they get.\n\nThis is a superficial understanding of how interviews work and interviewers think. Of course, you're being evaluated and you have a justifiable reason for wanting to appear articulate, credible and attractive. However, your goal shouldn't be to give a good performance. You actually have four goals: to build rapport, create a relationship that lasts beyond the interview, understand and address the potential employer's concerns and priorities and treat the interviewer like a human being, not an adversary. Your emphasis should be on overall fit, not fancy footwork.\n\nToo many job seekers view the interview process as an athletic competition. They assume the challenge is to score the maximum number of points for style on each question, racking up an aggregate score that exceeds the competition's. Their performance will "win the interview," secure a job offer and, presumably, allow them to live happily ever after.\n\nBefore you answer, take a moment to figure out where the interviewer is coming from. What does he really want to know? What does the question mean? How does it relate to previously asked questions? What's appropriate in this context? What pitfalls lurk beneath the surface of this question? Where will your answer lead?\n\nIt's always wise to anticipate topics that will arise in an interview. Job seekers who wing it often blow it. The key to confidence is thorough preparation. But there's a distinction between thinking about how to approach certain issues and prefabricating canned responses that you regurgitate on cue. Your preparation should focus on two concerns:\n\n   1. the employer's needs, priorities and values and\n   2. what you should say about your skills, abilities, aptitudes, values, style and motivation to give the interviewer an accurate picture of you.\n\nEvery interview question probes some dimension of your capability or motivation. The problem is that interviewers sometimes ask questions without knowing why they're asking them. Therefore, they can't always distinguish a constructive answer from an evasive but adroit dodge. Moreover, some questions shouldn't be taken at face value. The challenge for job seekers, then, is to build and buttress a coherent picture of their strengths and figure out what's going on in the interviewer's head.\n\nAssume you've just arrived for an interview and you immediately spy a copy of your resume filled with notes, underlines and exclamation points in front of the interviewer. Next, he hits you with that mushiest of all questions: Tell me a little about yourself. This information is obvious from your resume, so, you think, what does this clown want to know? What's the point of the question and why is he asking?