Q 1 Tell me about yourself.

Q.  Tell me about yourself.  or , Can you help me in browsing through your profile ?

This is really more of a request than a question. But these few words can put you on the spot in a way no question can ,

TRAPS: Beware, most of the  interviews begin with this “innocent” question. Many candidates, unprepared for the question, skewer themselves.

Best Example : I am Hansika , I have around 3 yrs of exprience in implementing CMMi , Six Sigma , I hold bachelors degreee in engineering , I have completed 4 projects on schedule , My major accomplishments include
1.On Schedule on Budget implementation of CMMi ML 5 v1.2 ,
2.Establishing process office .. etc     <your best project in your resume , freshers can explain / project their academic project  here >
My areas of expritize / I am good at
list all skills here ,

At last you may ask the interviewer if he/she is instrested in emphasizing any of the above details



BEST ANSWER--- Theory : Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting.


So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal.

To do so, make you take these two steps:

1. Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company)

2. As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: “I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more about the most important priorities of this position? All I know is what I (heard from the recruiter, read in the classified ad, etc.)”

Then, ALWAYS follow-up with a second and possibly, third question, to draw out his needs even more. Surprisingly, it's usually this second or third question that unearths what the interviewer is most looking for.

You might ask simply, "And in addition to that?..." or, "Is there anything else you see as essential to success in this position?:

This process will not feel easy or natural at first, because it is easier simply to answer questions, but only if you uncover the employer's wants and needs will your answers make the most sense. Practice asking these key questions before giving your answers, the process will feel more natural and you will be light years ahead of the other job candidates you're competing with.