Whether it’s a job interview, a formal meeting, an impromptu run-into-your-senior scenario, or a seminar your introduction and identity speak a ton for you. It basically lays the foundation for the amount of attention you will get and more importantly the enormity of the impact you are going to great. In professional work sphere, especially for a new comer, the introduction begins with a simple ‘Tell me about yourself’ question, asked by a panel of senior members who will decide whether you enter the playing field or not. Your answer, therefore, determines their decision, and if the decision comes in your favor, your answer to this specific question will pave the way for the rest of your career.
It is, therefore, not a surprise that many people, people who excel in the work they want to do, get cold-feet when this question is posed. Sudden flashes hot and cold, accompanied by a personal identity crisis tend to get hold of their mind and stop them from describing the amazing work they have done in the past, the work they plan on doing in near future, and how they have ended up at this place aspiring for the said job. I may have given you the hint of what all you need to cover, nevertheless, we can surely elaborate further.
Tell Me About Yourself Sample Answers for Freshers
When you sitting in an air-conditioned hall, facing the panelists and posed with this tell me about yourself, the first thing you need to do is- to breathe. Breathe and remind yourself that you know yourself. Tell yourself that is not anything but merely a fancy phrase for a slightly boring word called- introduction. The introduction sounds familiar and you have been practicing this since kinder garden. The panelists are not going to judge you for your name age and hometown. Not to forget, don’t stop passing a calm smile otherwise you will come across as an unsuitable candidate, doubting themselves at crucial hours.
Things to Keep in Mind
1. Begin With Your Name, Age and Hometown
Literally there is no way of doing this otherwise. An introduction, however delivered needs to begin with your name, age and hometown. It is the first step you will claim your identity in the professional space.
2. Mention the Position You are Applying for
It is an important step, equal to your name. They will consider your attention to details and manner of approaching tasks with the way you put forward your introduction.
3. Specify Your Academic and Professional Background
Mention your degrees, bachelors, masters and any other. If you are someone who has had previous work experience(s), mention those. If not, mention that you are a new comer and the reason for it like whether you are fresh out of college or you decided to take a gap year, etc.
4. Be Smart While listing Your Qualifications, Achievements and Experiences
Often times, interviewees narrate their qualifications, achievements and experiences in a haphazard way which can lead to creating a confusion among panelists or even make you skip one or two things. The easiest way to avoid this mistake is by going with the chronology of events.
5. Give a Smart Conclusion
Conclusions speak a lot about you. It is going to tell whether you wind up your work as passionately as when you started it or whether you are one of the clumsy people who leave things with an open end. You can end up your introduction while stating why you chose to aspire for the given role or what makes you passionate while working in the given work environment/ sphere.
Few Examples of How to Answer
1. Good morning everyone, my name is ……….. . I am …… years old. I am from ………. . I am sitting in front of you for the position of ………. . I have done my bachelors from ………….. And MBA from …………. . I hold two years of work experience. My motivation to aspire for the ………… position comes from my desire to create and help the consumers in market. I wish to join your reputed organization in order to fulfill this dream of mine.
2. Greeting to all the panel members, myself ………. I am from ……… I recently graduated from ……….. . I have done my masters in ……………. I am here for the role of ………. . Since I am freshly out of college, I do not have any work experience but enormous amount of willingness to learn. Besides, I have help various position of responsibilities in college and school. I have demonstrated keen passion and leadership skills in performing those role which makes me fit for the role of ………. In your company.
3. Good afternoon Mam, I am here for the interview for the role of ……….. . My name is ………. And I belong to …………. I have done my higher education, Bachelors and Masters from ………. . I have previous job experience which is entirely different from the role I am applying for but the skills and lessons I have acquired such as adaptability, communication and time management can surely help in performing the task of a …….. .
4. Sincere greeting to everyone on the panel, here. I am ……….. . I am here for the role of ……….. . I hold expertise in various fields such as ……… , …………. And ……….. Apart from holding master’s degree from …………. . I believe with my expertise and enthusiasm to learn I can be a good asset to your company.
5. Greeting of the day Sir, myself …………. I am ….. Years old and I am from ……. . I am aspiring for the role of …………. . I hold specialization in …………. From …………… university. Apart for my love in this field I enjoy volunteering for social causes. My passion in order to work and this filed and social uplift of all makes me a suitable candidate for the concerned role.
6. Good morning respected panelists, warm greeting from my side. I am …… I am here for the interview for the role of ……….. . I have done my MBA from …… in which I was able to secure 1st position at the University level. Apart from academics I am keenly into sports, I am a national level player of ………. . I have learnt from classrooms as well as playing grounds quite a few lessons which I believe can help me excel as the ……… of this company.
7. Greeting to all, myself ……….. . I am ……… years old. I have done my schooling from …… and higher education from ……….. . I have been into this field from past three years. I quit my previous job as I had to shift to this city, closer to my parents. I have gathered skills and qualities throughout my education and work experience which make me the best suitable candidate for the said position.
8. Good morning everyone, I am …………. And I belong to ……….. . I have completed my education in ………… from …………. College/University. I am a fresh graduate thus, I lack professional experience. However, I have done quite a few internships which have made me familiar with the work environment. I am open to learning from all sources, my LOAs can vouch for that surely. I can be a huge asset for the company of chosen for the given role.
9. Sincere greeting to all, my name is ………. . I am from …….. I am not new to this company, I have been a part of this company from past four years. However, the vacancy of this job made me realize that I should try to enhance my realm of knowledge and move higher up the ladder. My enthusiasm towards contributing in the development of the company is quite known. I believe, the same can help me performing the role of ……….. For this company.
10. Good afternoon mam, grateful to be in your esteemed company. My name is ………. I am from ………. . I hold degree in …….. From ………., apart from excellent academic record, I hold work experience of seven years in the same field. I learnt a lot about the work we do, the company and about myself too in these seven years and I am willing to learn more with your reputed company. Therefore, I am here to interview for the role of …………. In your company.
Last but not the least, trust yourself and the process. Put on a smile, a formal outfit and you are ready to ace the interview. Good luck!