Q. Tell me about yourself.

Sample Questions

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Q. Tell me about yourself.

A. This is the dreaded, classic, open-ended interview question and likely to be among the first. It's your chance to introduce your qualifications, good work habits, etc. Keep it mostly work and career related.

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Other Interview Questions

• PERSONAL
• PEOPLE SKILLS
• WORK HABITS AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS
• QUESTIONS THAT SET THE STAGE FOR SELLING YOURSELF
• DANGER QUESTIONS
• Sample Interview Questions with Answers 1
• Q. Tell me about yourself.
• Q. Why do you want to leave your current job? (Why did you leave your last job?)
• Q. What are your strengths?
• Q. What are your weaknesses?
• Q.Which adjectives would you use to describe yourself?
• Q. Why should I hire you?
• Q. What past accomplishments gave you satisfaction?
• Q. What makes you want to work hard?
• Q. What type of work environment do you like best?
• Q. Why do you want this job?
• Q. How do you handle pressure and stress?
• Q. Explain how you overcame a major obstacle.
• Q. Where do you see yourself five (ten or fifteen) years from now?
• Q. What qualifies you for this job?
• Q. Why did you choose your college major?