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Tell Me About Yourself

Worksheet
Tell Me About Yourself?!

Use this worksheet to create the perfect answer for the


question “Tell me about yourself”

What should the end look like?

We’re aiming for an answer that is:

Roughly 2 minutes long when spoken


Between 200 and 250 words written out

Note: These are rough starting guides, not rules. Once you
have completed a 1st draft you can make this longer or shorter
as needed.
The 7 Steps

1. What are you doing now?


2. Last 3 years?
3. What do you want to do next?
4. Work Experience?
5. Voluntary/ Extracurricular
6. Skills and Interests
7. End with a Bang/ Curiosity Hook
Example
What are you doing now?

Hi, my name is Susan, and I am currently studying a postgraduate degree in


Biochemistry at Dundee University

Last 3 years?

I’m originally from China and studied Chemistry at Nanjing University where I
finished 3rd in my class. I won several scholarships for my academic results

What do you want to do next?

I’m keen to work in a Pharmaceutical company like GSK, because I want to be at the
cutting edge of research and develop my skills for designing and testing new drugs.
Plus, I think drug design is a great way to help so many people improve their health.

Work Experience

I interned at two large Chinese drug manufacturers, though mainly working in Sales
and Marketing to help companies’ brand and sell their products straight to market.
This was a great opportunity for me to learn how big pharma works and talk directly
with clients. Also, I learnt how to work and communicate as a member of a large
team.

Voluntary/ Extracurricular

During my time in China, I was part of our local dance team, we won several awards
in competition at our school.

Skills and Interests

I have played badminton since I was a young girl. I enjoy the exercise and the
adrenaline, as well as the competitive nature of the sport. I feel regular exercise helps
me to stay focused on my studies.

End with a Bang/ Curiosity Hook

I also play the guzheng which is an ancient Chinese plucking instrument. I am Grade
8.
Now you Try
1- What are you doing now?

a) What’s your name?


b) What are you studying/doing?
c) Where?

Example: Hi, My name’s Mike and I recently graduated from Warwick University
with a Degree in Fine Arts.

Your Answer:

2- Last 3 years?

a) What were you doing before now?


b) Another degree? Secondary School?

Example: I studied in the UK and went to Chesterton School where I studied 4


A-Levels, Double Maths, English, and Biology. Where I got 3 A’s and a B. I was
also involved with the School Debate Team and competed in several
competitions.

Your Answer:
3- What do you want to do next?

a) What company would it be?


b) What job?
c) What are 3 reasons why you’d love to work there?

Example: I’d love to work as an assistant editor at Penguin Random House.


Since I was a kid, I have always loved reading books and understanding what
makes a great book. I have written creatively in my spare time and feel I have
the attention to detail to help a great draft come to life and entertain and
inform people.

Your Answer:

4- Work Experience?

a) Your last 2-3 jobs in order from most recent to least recent
b) 1 sentence summary for what you did
c) What are the skills you learnt that will help with the job that you want to
do?

Example: While I was at University I worked at Tesco’s as a cashier and


stocking shelves for 3 years and wrote blogs part time for different small
companies. These jobs taught me to be disciplined, detail orientated and
importantly to manage my time effectively. Working at Tesco’s taught me
great people management skills and my part time writing allowed me to really
understand the needs of different customers and businesses.

Your Answer:
5- Voluntary/ Extracurricular

a) What did you do outside of studies and work?


b) Anything from the past 5 years even if its hobby related

Example: I have volunteered at an on-campus University newspaper as a


student, writing monthly pieces about student life and interesting things
happening in the local area. I am also a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team
and love the adrenaline and the need to work smoothly as a team

Your Answer:

6- Skills and Interests

a) Languages?
b) IT?
c) Hobbies?

Example: I speak English and French, and as part of my Degree I am also


highly competent using Adobe programmes like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
In my spare time and am a keen creative writer.

Your Answer:
7- End with a Bang/ Curiosity Hook

a) Something to make them go “ 😲 Oooh”


b) Or ask a question

Example: I also am a keen sketch artist and love drawing landscapes

Your Answer:
#Tips to Get Better
Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

As with all our exercises, done is better than perfect. Get the 1st Draft done and
then edit as you go, rather than wait for the “perfect” answer

Practise makes perfect.

A good script is just that. A script. In real life you need to speak, so your
presentation will get better the more repetitions you put in.

Go script less.

Practise the script a few times a week and know you have reached an adequate
skill level when you can give your personal introduction script less and to a level
you feel is close to fluent

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