9/10 job interviews start with a question similar to “Tell Me About Your Experience” or “Tell Me About Yourself”
This question is designed to get you talking and to increase your confidence allowing you throughout the job interview to talk freely. Many interviewees use this question relax, communicate and start the interview.
This is the wrong approach to the job interview. Instead you need to treat this interview question, like all others – as a chance to highlight your unique selling point, experience and strengths.
“Tell Me About Experience” Question Overview
One of the most common asked questions in interviews, normally asked at the beginning of an interview, this question gives you the opportunity to deliver a short statement about your experiences and skills relevant to the job position you are applying for.
- Start with a “selling” line that will highlight your main strength and/or achievement
- Keep each point brief as you can explain each point again in more detail throughout the interview
- You want to interest the interviewer and get them to want to know more about you
- End this answer with a reason why you’re looking for a new job
“Tell Me About Experience” Interview Answer Video
Example Answer
“I’ve been working in Sales for 8 years. I have a great understanding of selling insurance to the public and businesses. My innovative sale techniques have increased profits by 25% year on year for the past 3 years. I am now ready for a new challenge and with your company having a great reputation, I believe this is the opportunity I have been waiting to apply for”
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