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:
Who are you? (professionally)
Why are we talking?
Additionally, interviewers ask t…
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