Every Interview Starts with This Question

The question "Tell me about yourself" is not a throwaway opener.

Every interview begins with the interviewer asking the open-ended question, "Tell me about yourself."

The question "Tell me about yourself" is not a throwaway opener. Consider your answer carefully. By asking this question, hiring managers are looking to answer the following:

1. Who are you? (professionally)

2. Why are we talking?

Additionally, interviewers ask t…