Points to keep in mind while answering “Tell me about yourself” ??

While answering this question, its always important to be honest & to be concise. Basically, up to the point. There is no need to put add-on sentences while answering this.

Make sure you are precise about sharing the details about yourself. Make a structured answer in your mind. For ex – Start with your name & then your base location, a very small brief about your education & then move to your experience.

While sharing the details about your experience (though precisely), make sure to add the key accomplishments & relevant skills in your conversation. Because this will be the main pin point in your interview, apart from the technical or skill stuff.

End the answer with what are your career goals & how excited you are to join the company.

Here’s an example:

I am Vartika, from XXX & currently residing in XXX. I completed my B-Tech in Year XXX & is working with corporates past XXX Years.

I am holding an experience of almost XXX Years & is currently working on XXX Technology in XXX firm. I also worked with XXX & XXX and I had an amazing journey of new challenges till now.

Not to forgot, I have earned XXX Award from my current firm for my outstanding contribution in client delivery & maintaining client-partner relationship. I have also awarded XXX certificates & honours from my past firms for my contributions.

I am willing to join your firm because I am looking for opportunities to grow & take one more step towards the journey of challenges, learnings & opportunities.

Thank you so much for having me here.

Points to keep in mind while answering “Why are you leaving your current job” ??

One should not be negative while answering this question. This is a very important question which needs to answered in a very positive & professional manner.

Even if you are not happy in your current job, because of the culture, environment or pressure, then also you need to be make sure, not to answer this straight-forward.

Be diplomatic while answering it, & emphasize on your current growth. Focus on the future positives & the opportunities you are seeking in.

Ex:

I had a very good journey with my current firm till now. I assure you that I had not only take multiple steps forward in my professional journey but also grow up in my personal space.

But now I believe I have reached a stable point in my current company, from where I need to depart my paths & explore new pathways towards career advancement & growth.

That’s why I am looking for some new opportunities where I can use my skills & re-skill myself with the latest dynamics of technology & take more steps upwards in the ladder.

Points to keep in mind while answering “Take a walk-through of your resume” ??

If the interviewer asked this, then we have to make sure to be concise & honest both, while answering this. It is almost similar to answering “Tell me about yourself” but more inclined towards corporate side.

You can start with your name, then your education & experience level. Make sure to not speak anything which you have not done. In short, be honest while speaking.

After this you can mention what skills you had, & what skills you are recently learning to upgrade your career journey. Don’t forgot to add the key roles you are playing in your current organization & achievements & awards, if any.

Close the answer with why you would be a perfect fit for this job.

Ex:

I am Vartika, B-Tech in XXX, with an experience of almost XXX years.

I am currently working in XXX on XXX skill and playing a very vital role as team lead of the client facing team.

I had won XXX award recently for my innovative ideas & team got multiple appreciations throughout my tenure for timely & defect free deliveries.

Currently I am learning XXX & would like to upskill myself further.

I will be the best fit for this firm because I am zeal learner and a person with patience & positivity. Also my skills & experience level is completely relevant for this position.

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