How would you describe yourself?

How would you describe yourself?



"Describe yourself" this is most likely question which asked in personal interview. So what do we say?
Frankly, just answer the question as it comes but don't answer like this
"Sir basicly , my name is xyz. My father's name is...."
Why don't we realise that our CV is there right in front of the interviewer, and he knows this already.

Actually, a question of this kind is an ideal way to plug in everything we want to say about ourselves that we had leave out of the CV. If you have attended a premier institution, say that the institution taught you much more than the degree it awared ypu, mention people who influenced ypu, talk about the books you like reading, your hobbies and your other interests.

Talk about your strengths; perhaps mention an instance when you used your conflict resolution skills or selling skills or whatever. But make certain that it does not sound like blowing your trumpet. Mention these instances as learning.

Tall about your weaknesses, but make sure that they are 'positive' weaknesses. For instance you could say that that you sometimes pay more attention to detail than is warranted. You can openly confess a tendency to be impatient with team members who cannot carry their own weight, or who cannot contribute sufficiently.

But first, think today what you want to say and practice.