01 July 2025
3 mins to read
Struggling with the first question in every interview? Learn how to answer “Tell me about yourself” with confidence using real fresher examples and templates.
“Tell me about yourself” — sounds simple, but it’s the most important interview question.
It sets the tone, builds first impressions, and shows whether you’re prepared.
If you’re a fresher in 2025, here’s a step-by-step method + real examples to help you nail this answer confidently.
Your background (education)
Key skills or interests
Relevant projects or achievements
Why you’re applying for this job
Your future career goals (brief)
Keep it under 90 seconds. Practice it 3–5 times aloud.
Who You Are – Your name, qualification, and basic intro
What You’ve Done – Projects, certifications, part-time work, achievements
What You’re Good At – Skills and interests related to the job
Why You’re Here – Your motivation for applying
"Hi, I’m Riya, a B.Com graduate from Mumbai University. I recently completed a certification in Financial Modeling from Coursera and created a budgeting template using Excel and Google Sheets. I enjoy working with numbers and solving real-life business problems, which is why I’m excited to start my career in finance and grow with a company like yours."
"Hello, I’m Harsh, a Computer Science graduate from VIT. I’ve built a personal portfolio website and completed a basic Python automation course. I’m passionate about tech problem-solving and have volunteered as the tech support lead during our college fest. I’m looking forward to applying these skills in a structured IT environment."
"I’m Ananya, a recent BA English graduate from Delhi University. I’ve written over 30 articles on my blog and contributed to our college magazine. I’ve also completed a short course on SEO writing. I’m passionate about crafting engaging content and excited to work in a creative team where I can keep improving."
❌ Too long or too short
❌ Starting with “Myself is…”
❌ Giving personal family history
❌ Sounding unsure or memorized
❌ Forgetting to mention why you applied
Record yourself on your phone
Practice in front of a mirror
Ask a friend to give feedback
Use tools like Yoodli AI or ChatGPT to improve tone
“I wrote my intro with ChatGPT, practiced 10 times with a mirror, and finally got the confidence to speak clearly. It worked — I got selected in the third interview!”
— Vaibhav, 22, Kanpur
✅ Interview prep blogs for freshers
✅ AI-powered self-introduction builder (coming soon)
✅ Downloadable scripts for tech/non-tech roles
✅ Access to resume + intro review mentors
Your self-introduction is your first impression — make it count.
Prepare once, use everywhere: campus interviews, LinkedIn videos, job fairs, and virtual interviews.
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