19/06/2026
“Tell me about yourself.”
It’s one of the most common interview questions… and one of the most poorly answered.
I see it all the time, candidates either…
1. Talk for five minutes.
2. Repeat their CV.
3. Or freeze because they don’t know where to start.
Here’s what I teach instead 👇
👉 This question is not about your life story.
It’s your opening pitch.
A strong answer should clearly show:
* who you are professionally
* what you’ve done that’s relevant
* why you’re sitting in that interview
The simplest way to structure it:
Present ➡️ Past ➡️ Future
Present - What you’re doing now
Past - The experience that got you here
Future - Why this role makes sense for you
If candidates get this right, they:
1. Sound more confident.
2. Stay focused.
3. And set the tone for the entire interview.
✨ A simple example:
“ I’m currently working in a customer experience role where I manage client relationships and improve processes.
Before that I was in Admin and operations roles where I built strong organisational and stakeholder skills.
I’m now looking to step into a role like this where I can focus more on client engagement and outcomes.”
Clear. Relevant. Intentional.
No fluff. No waffle.
If you’re preparing for interviews, remember this…
👉 You don’t need a perfect answer
👉 You need a clear structured one
I spend a lot of time coaching candidates through this and the shift in confidence is immediate.
If you’re unsure how you come across an interview, it’s worth practising this one properly.