How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”

A 3-step formula for building your 60-second professional introduction.

“Tell me about yourself” is one of the most common interview questions—and one of the hardest to answer. What does the interviewer actually want to hear? Where should you start? And how do you sum up your skills and experience without walking through your entire resume?

This guide gives you a simple process for developing an introduction that communicates who you are professionally, highlights your relevant experience and contributions, and explains why you want the role you're interviewing for.

You'll Learn How To:

• Identify the skills and experiences most relevant to the roles you're pursuing.
• Build your pitch around three key parts: your Opening Hook, Proof, and Why.
• Use specific examples to demonstrate your professional skills and achievements.
• Practice your pitch so it sounds natural and conversational—not memorized.
• Adapt your pitch for interviews, networking, your LinkedIn profile, and resume summary.