Tell me about yourself.

As cliché as it may get but this question never fails to take the center stage in an interview. To ace your interview, it is imperative that you answer this question with ease and not brag about yourself. Do not recite your whole life story and sound robotic. Instead, follow the recipe of present-past-future. When the recruiter asks you to tell about yourself, start with your present designation. Then, dig into your past and tell him about your past experiences. Gradually, move to your future dreams and tell him why you’re excited about this job position. While you’re telling the recruiter about yourself, be careful to connect your skills and expertise with his requirements of the job position. This way you can convey a lot without being boring or dull.