“Tell me about yourself” is usually intended as a softball ice-breaker to help ease into the conversation — somewhat ironically, given how nervous it makes some candidates, but that’s the case ...

Q: How do I answer the interview question “Tell me about yourself?” A: Chances are you’ve been asked this question in a job interview before and chances are you will be again.

One of the most common job interview questions can also seem like one of the hardest to answer.; The simply phrased "tell me about yourself" can lead to sprawling answers. An ex-MBA admissions ...