and if you answer it right you're one  step closer to signing the contract.

Tell me more about yourself is a  tricky question and the answer is  

always difficult as you are not sure what the  recruiter actually wants to hear from you.  

This question is intentionally vague  because interviewers want you to show  

control balance and good judgment as you  create a clear and structured answer.  

Look at it like this. A job interview is like the  main course in a restaurant and the tell me about  

yourself question is the appetizer that sets the  tone and makes them hungry to hear more about you.  

So here are five tips for responding to the tell  me about yourself question in a job interview and  

at the end of the video I'll give you a concrete  example of how to answer this tricky question.  

First of all keep it concise. Your answer and  your response should be brief and to the point  

focusing on the most relevant aspects of your  studies, experience and skills. Aim for a  

response that is about one to two minutes  long. Highlight relevant information when  

discussing your background. Focus on the skills  and accomplishments that are most relevant to the  

job you are applying for. This will help the  interviewer see how you align with the role.  

For instance, if you are applying for a job as  a software developer you could start by saying  

something like "I've always been passionate about  analytical thinking and programming it gives me  

great satisfaction to see codes come to life and  solve complex problems." And then add proof by  

referring to your studies, courses or degrees or  any relevant experience you have in this field.  

Emphasize your career goals. Think ahead and show  them a little bit of ambition. This will help  

the interviewer understand your motivations and  long-term plans. Again in our example where you  

want a job as a software developer you could  say something like "It's my ambition to grow  

in my job so I'm eager to take further training  to perfect my skills in the next coming years."  

Avoid discussing personal information. It is  generally best to avoid talking too much about  

personal stuff such as your family or Hobbies  unless they are directly relevant to the job.  

Another red flag is talking negatively  about former employers or co-workers.  

Again keep it positive and focus  on what you can bring to the job.  

Practice and rehearse. You know you can expect  this question to be asked in the interview so  

prepare, practice and rehearse how you  will respond to it. Write down in bullet  

points what your answer will be. Rehearse by  saying it out loud and time your response.  

This will help you feel more confident and  make you a strong candidate for the job.  

Here's an example of how to answer this question  even if you have little or no experience at all.  

Let's say you want to start as a junior accountant  in a company. This is how you could reply. Ever  

since I was in high school I've been drawn to  how businesses operate and how I can help them  

to grow financially. Once I started at University  XYZ, I was able to leverage my financial skills by  

helping friends with their bookkeeping and  doing their taxes. It was very educational  

and it helped me to get more insights in  the practical application of my studies.  

Recently I graduated with a bachelor's  degree in accounting and I'm excited to  

join an accounting firm where I can work  with multiple clients. I know my education  

and my experience would serve your business and  your clients well. So remember this is only an  

example. So do your homework, make it your own  and practice until it sounds really authentic.