The “Tell me about yourself” question is way more than a simple introduction, it’s your golden chance to show both your technical expertise and you...
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I never ask that question in interviews.
If you ask it, you just "push" people to tell you what you want to hear... :)
My advice to both sides: just be yourself.
Forgot it's an interview and understand you are just meeting a new friend.
That’s such a refreshing perspective, and honestly, I love it. 👏🏻
You’re absolutely right: the best conversations (even in interviews) happen when both sides drop the act and just show up as real humans.
I totally agree that “Tell me about yourself” can sometimes feel like a performance if it’s not asked with genuine curiosity. That’s actually what inspired this article, to help people move past the rehearsed answers and tell real, honest stories that reflect who they are, not just what they think the interviewer wants to hear.
Appreciate your insight, and that reminder to bring the human back into interviews!
Ill share a little "secret".. the best things I've learned being in both sides, is when make the coffee together in the kitchen before the interview :)
Secret no. #2: if someone asks you "Well.. tell me about yourself Moshe..."
Answer back: "Well.. lets start with you"
Never forget one thing: They want you more than you need them. More than you can imagine.
I love that, there’s so much truth in both of those “secrets”!
Some of the most real connections do start in the kitchen, over casual conversation before the formalities even begin. That’s where the masks drop and the human side comes through.
And your second secret, absolute power move. Reversing the question can turn the whole interview into a real dialogue, not a performance. It levels the field, and sometimes that’s exactly what both sides need.
A good reminder for anyone walking into an interview: you bring value, and they know it. Thanks for sharing your wisdom 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you so much for the mention, Hadil...! 🙏
It was a pleasure collaborating with you on this article. You did a fantastic job breaking down such an important interview question and making it actionable for everyone.
I’m sure these tips and structures will help a lot of people feel more confident in their next interviews!
Keep up the great work! 👏
Thank you, Mahdi! 🙌🏻
Your collaboration and feedback were absolutely invaluable, you helped bring structure, clarity, and heart to this piece. I’ve always admired your ability to transform even the most technical concepts into something truly engaging and accessible.
It was a real pleasure working with you on this article, and I’m so glad our shared goal of making interview prep more human and helpful came through.
Appreciate your kind words and support, always 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks a lot, Hadil! Always happy to collaborate with you. 🌟
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This article is really helpful. Thanks!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻 So glad you found it helpful
These tips are very helpful. Thank you
You're welcome 🙏🏻
very informative post, really
Thank you so much Muhammad! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
love how this lays it out, makes the whole thing less stiff tbh - you ever notice if your best stories actually hit or does it depend on the vibe in the room
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻 That’s exactly what I was hoping for, to make this feel less like a script and more like a genuine conversation.
And yes, 100%! The vibe in the room definitely plays a big role. Sometimes a well-timed story clicks perfectly, other times it’s more about reading the room and adapting your energy. I’ve found that authenticity always lands better than perfection, people connect with realness.
Thank you for sharing this mastrepiece guys. This article is pure gold 🔥🔥
You're welcome 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks for these amazing tips!!! ❤️
Thank you so much Muskan 🙏🏻🙏🏻
The key takeaway? Don't BS. Know your stuff and deliver. Just like I deliver code that (usually) doesn't need a hundred Google searches to fix.
Yesss! 🙌🏻
No fluff, no filler, just clarity, confidence, and clean delivery (same rules apply for both interviews and code 😄).
And, code that usually doesn’t need a hundred Google searches? That’s already elite-level wizardry in my book
Appreciate the insight , you nailed the core message. 🙏🏻
Good job!
Thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻