How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" Interview Question - 5 Key Tips and Example Response | Indeed

Employers often kick-off an interview by saying "tell me about yourself." It's typical to respond with a summary of your professional journey, but - depending on how you frame your answer - you can also show how your experience uniquely qualifies you for the role. Jen, a certified career coach at Indeed, shares her recommended strategy for approaching this common interview question. 0:00 Intro 1:00 What do recruiters want to hear when they ask "Tell me about yourself?" 2:06 How to structure an answer when asked "Tell me about yourself?" 2:48 Example answers to "Tell me about yourself" 8:25 What should to include and avoid when answering "Tell me about yourself?" 11:23 Recap of top tips for answering "Tell me about yourself" Note: Nonverbal communication is one of many tools that can help you make a good impression in interviews and in your professional life. However, candidate assessments should be based on skills and qualifications, and workplaces should strive to be inclusive and understanding of individual differences in communication styles. Follow Indeed!   / indeed     / indeed     / indeedworks     / indeed-com     / indeed      • How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" Int...   More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world** with 635M job seeker profiles.*** Indeed allows job seekers to search millions of jobs, post resumes, research companies and more in over 60+ countries and 28 languages. 3.3M+ companies use Indeed to find and hire new employees. For more information, visit https://www.indeed.com. On our YouTube channel, you’ll find tips and personal stories to help you take the next step in your job search. The information in this video is provided as a courtesy. Indeed is not a legal advisor and does not guarantee job interviews or offers. Download the Indeed mobile app: https://go.indeed.com/8EPR6X Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs Get more tips: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 **ComScore, Total Visits, March 2025 ***Indeed data (worldwide), job seeker accounts that have a unique, verified email address Create a free Indeed account: https://go.indeed.com/7NA37Z Find your next job: https://go.indeed.com/findjobs More career advice and resources from Indeed: https://go.indeed.com/RFW437 #indeed #tellmeaboutyourself #interviewing