What is the best way to describe yourself in an interview?

What is the best way to describe yourself in an interview?

Be genuine. Be honest. Tell them why you are an interesting person. Don’t just repeat what is on your resume. They have already read it. Don’t tell them a checklist of your skills. Tell them a good story about yourself. The interviewer, especially the hiring manager, is looking for someone who will be a good fit on his/her team. If you come across as an interesting candidate in the first five minutes, you will have their undivided attention for the rest of the time.

Everyone likes a certain human element to come through. Every interviewer is looking for someone they can work well with. Technical skills can be taught. If you have certain areas that you are not very strong at, be upfront about it but always demonstrate a willingness to learn. Most importantly, make sure you give them a reason to remember you; to ensure that you stand out from the crowd.

What appears like simple and innocent sounding interview question makes many of the interview candidates very stressed and anxious. Despite being the obvious first question, many candidates fumble to effectively answer this question, and fail to make an impact. But answering it well doesn’t just help in creating a good first impression, but also increases the chance of getting through as this becomes your weapon to steer the interview in the direction you would want to. And that’s why it is important to answer it well. 

1. Keep it short

2. Name and where are you from

3. College

4. Internship (If any

5. Project

6. Hobbies

7. Strengths

8. Weakness

Control your body language.

Body language communicates much more than you think. When you introduce yourself to the recruiter:

1. Look them in the eye.

2. Make sure your handshake is firm but natural         to signal trust.

3. Speak with confidence.

4. Do not fidget, roll up your eyes, or cross your           arms.