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The interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself.” Which of these is the best answer? a) “I was born in Oregon and moved to the East Coast with my family when I was twelve. After graduating from high school, I attended college and worked a couple of part-time jobs.”
b) “I enjoy helping people and this drives my desire to master the art of fundraising. I have been volunteering with American Red Cross for the past two years and have learned many useful skills about organizing fundraisers. I think my experiences have prepared me to be a great Fundraising Coordinator.”
c) “I’m a pretty outgoing person with an open personality. I love meeting other people and visiting new places. One of my favorite things to do is spend time with friends. I also like to travel. Last summer, I took a trip to Europe with a couple of buddies. We had a great time.”
This is the correct answer is B. When the interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself,” he is really saying, “Tell me why you would be the best fit for this job.” You want to link aspects of yourself and your experience to the job you are applying for. Avoid giving a summary of your life story or providing details that are irrelevant to the position.