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Tell Me About Yourself Interview Answer.

How to answer the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ interview question. Kenyan sample.

Going for an interview is a tough job in itself, how you sell yourself during the interview will determine whether you get hired or not. The questions are what most job seekers prepare for ahead of the interview itself and the Tell Me About Yourself question is one that hardly misses.

So how do you go about this question?

First, you must understand that this is an open-ended question, one that the interviewer uses to get to know you. At this point they want to see how you would go about a tough situation once you get the job, would you go round in circles or would you deal with it towards a positive result?

Interviews can be intimidating and you might start talking about where you were born and how you grew up or you might freeze and say absolutely nothing.

If you really need the job, you have to come up with an answer that sells you. The answer must center on your qualification, skills, value and some of the responsibilities you have taken up before this job.

Sample Interview Answer

“My name is Naomi Muthoni Mwangi. I am a Certified Public Accountant and a Bachelor of Commerce graduate with 3 years experience working as an Accountant.

In my recent position, I was responsible for the maintenance of all financial records in the company, collecting and monitoring revenue, processing payments as well as preparing accurate and timely financial reports.

I enjoy working in the Accounting industry particularly because, even as there are challenges that come with it, there is the constant need to handle multiple things at a time and meet deadlines. This has translated into my every day activities making me more reliable in everything I set myself to do.

I have a great concern for detail and when I commit to perform a certain task; I always deliver within the set time. I am now looking to work in an Accounting environment where I can work with a team and continue to build on my skills.”

22 Comments

  8. thanks by the way this is where you find people talking much about their history now that have realized how to handle this am so happy.Thanks

  9. I have fallen a victim to this question more than once. Thanks for the info

  12. Thanx for the information.what about in a case whereby you are fresh from college or you have never worked in this field but academically you feel qualified. How can you go about the above question coz its disturbing.

  14. Wooow, Thank you! Actually I didn’t know how to answer that question the correct way though had a little idea of it. That was very informative

  16. wow. this is what I needed, particularly this time am attending an interview on financial advisor role

  22. This is very informative. I always hate being asked this question but now i am informed. Thanks for such educative information

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