31 most commonly askedinterview questions1. Can you tell me a little about yourself?So, the first question you’re probably going to get in an interview is, “Tell me about yourself.” Now, this isnot an invitation to recite your entire life story or even to go bullet by bullet through your resume.Instead, it’s probably your first and best chance to pitch the hiring manager on why you’re the right onefor the job.A formula I really like to use is called the Present-Past-Future formula. So, first you start with the present—where you are right now. Then, segue into the past—a little bit about the experiences you’ve had andthe skills you gained at the previous position. Finally, finish with the future—why you are really excitedfor this particular opportunity.Let me give you an example:If someone asked, “tell me about yourself,” you could say:“Well, I’m currently an account executive at Smith, where I handle our top performing client. Before that,I worked at an agency where I was on three different major national healthcare brands. And while I reallyenjoyed the work that I did, I’d love the chance to dig in much deeper with one specific healthcarecompany, which is why I’m so excited about this opportunity with Metro Health Center.”Remember throughout your answer to focus on the experiences and skills that are going to be mostrelevant for the hiring manager when they’re thinking about this particular position and this company.And ultimately, don’t be afraid to relax a little bit, tell stories and anecdotes—the hiring manager alreadyhas your resume, so they also want to know a little more about you.
