In every job interview, you are going to come across this question: “Tell me about yourself”. Self-introduction is no doubt the most common question in interviews. However, it is also a tricky question as your answer has a direct impact on the interviewer’s first impression of you. A good answer is also the key to success in your interview. But, what should we say to give an impressive answer and charm the interviewer? Wall Street English will teach you 3 important steps and a sample answer to help you excel in interviews.  

 

1. Choose the right starting point  

The first step is to choose the right starting point in your life journey and extend your answer to link with the job. For instance, if you are a fresh graduate, you may want to start with your degree and link it to the field of the job you are interviewing for.  

  • I graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2020. With a great passion for Marketing, I’ve always wanted to work in this field as I think it has a lot of potential. I have worked hard in university and now I’m ready to apply my knowledge into practice.  

 

2. Highlight experiences and achievements  

What the interviewer wants to truly know from this question is what can you contribute to the company. Therefore, you should highlight your achievements and elaborate on how these experiences make you a suitable candidate for the position.  

  • Despite my limited real-life working experience, I’ve had a lot of exposure to the business environment. Having participated in several case competitions, I am known for bringing about innovative ideas and solving problems effectively.  
  • Formerly in my Marketing Intern role, my success has stemmed from essential skills, including digital marketing and SEO experience. I have helped launch a social media campaign for the previous company I worked for, and it was a remarkable success.  

 

3. Explain how you fit the role 

By studying the job description, you will get an idea of what kind of candidate the company is looking for. Based on that, you can talk about your personality and what you are capable of that makes you the right choice to the position.  

  • I am a collaborative team player who is always searching for opportunities to contribute valuable insights. I work well in communicating effectively and precisely with my co-workers, supervisors, and customers. I am also very goal oriented. Being a motivated individual, I would work hard in facilitating the progress towards the goal.  
  • Because of my dedication to my work, my willingness to go above standards, as well as my desire to learn new things, I believe I am the right candidate for this job.  

 

Sample  

I am XXX, a 22-year-old fresh graduate with a degree in Marketing. With a great passion for Marketing, I’ve always wanted to work in this field as I think it has a lot of potential. I have worked hard in university and now I’m ready to apply my knowledge into practice.  

Despite my limited real-life working experience, I’ve had a lot of exposure to the business environment. Having participated in several case competitions, I am known for bringing about innovative ideas and solving problems effectively. 

Formerly in my Marketing Intern role, my success has stemmed from essential skills, including digital marketing and SEO experience. I have helped launch a social media campaign for the previous company I worked for, and it was a remarkable success.  

Having studied the job description, I am confident that I have the skills and the qualifications needed to excel in the role. I am a collaborative team player who is always searching for opportunities to contribute valuable insights. I work well in communicating effectively and precisely with my co-workers, supervisors, and customers. I am also very goal oriented. Being a motivated individual, I would work hard in facilitating the progress towards the goal. Because of my dedication to my work, my willingness to go above standards, as well as my desire to learn new things, I believe I am the right candidate for this job. 

 

Hope everyone of you do well in your upcoming interview! 

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