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Ex-director of Wharton MBA admissions says too many people mess up when answering a common interview question

By Sports Wire on January 6, 2025

Concept image of a man being flattened by a red large speech bubble
A lot of job candidates ramble at length when answering "Tell me about yourself," which risks losing a recruiter's interest.


  • One of the most common job interview questions can also seem like one of the hardest to answer.
  • The simply phrased "Tell me about yourself," can lead to sprawling answers.
  • An ex-MBA admissions director shared a common mistake people make — and how they should answer instead.

For as common an interview question as it is, it can still trip up a lot of job candidates.

"Tell me about yourself."

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