Your Upcoming Interview: Scripted or Off-the-Cuff?

Marcianne Kuethen

Updated March 24, 2022

Every interview has some version of that inevitable question, “Tell me a little about yourself.” What should you say? Is there any way you can prepare your answer beforehand? Or should you just be yourself and hope you don’t say something you’ll regret?

Truth is…there’s no one right way to answer this or any interview question since different interviewers have different things they’re looking for. An answer I might love could turn another interviewer off completely – and vice versa. This is where the magic of matchmaking takes over – on both sides – and it doesn’t pay to get too nuts about figuring out the “right” thing to say.

However, there are some smart steps you can take to prepare. Read the full article to learn more.

Originally published on WorkCoachCafe.com by Ronni Ann

Marcianne Kuethen

Marcianne Kuethen is a Senior Writer at Amtec, where she has written over 700 blog posts in the past 18 years. Her family has led the company across three generations, from her father who founded Amtec in 1959 to her son Barrett who serves as President and CEO today. Outside of writing, she makes art, music, and gardens.