Anytime if I’m in a interview or filling out an application and they ask a question similar to “tell me a little bit about yourself”, i get very anxious on what to say or where to start.
For the scenarios you mention, you can and should practice the responses. It’s not asked out of genuine cruiosity but rather formality and the responses usually follow certain boilerplates though you can definitely get creative if you want.
This, and they’re giving you an opportunity to tick a box on their list. So it’s a good idea to check the job description / requirements and think of examples that show how you meet what they’re looking for.
Make things awkward by deconstructing the illusion of self, then ask them if they really want to know.
I usually tell them about my hobbies and what I do in life or how I ended up where I am. And it’s not always related to the job.
It’s not just you. I’m not that entertaining. My hobbies are kind of boring. I’m not very exciting. I use this question as a chance to talk about my accomplishments.
My last job told me to stop that and try to talk about myself. I forget what I said, but it got me hired.
I personally really like to journal but even if you don’t I like to prepare for interview by writing down like what i would answer to the questions. Then in the case of an interview I kinda already know where I want to go so i can focus on making myself more articulate and prose more interesting. Of course you won’t cover everything you will get asked and will still need to impromptu some questions but i find i feel a lot more prepared and that helps with my anxiety.
Am i the only one who…
No
I was just curious