Interviews: tell us a bit about yourself! How to answer, 4 tips and an example.

'Tell us a bit about yourself"' is a common first question in an interview for a PhD or postdoc. This video tells you how to give a great answer.
0:00 An opportunity to answer this question well; be concise and well-structured
1:09 How to structure your answer and an example
2:27 Four general tips
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[@mantombimaseme6628]

You give great advice in all your videos! I have a post-doc interview next week😄

[@mrillig]

Thanks! and good luck with your interview!

[@mantombimaseme6628]

@@mrillig thank you!

[@ss5575-s4c]

Dear Prof, It was very much helpful.

[@mrillig]

Thanks; glad you find the video useful.

[@sabanikan4014]

Thanks for your absolutely helpful suggestions 🙏🙏

[@mrillig]

Thanks; I am glad you find this video helpful!

[@taimoorzain7585]

bundle of thanks sir

[@mrillig]

Thanks!

[@divt6073]

The tips are quite helpful as always Professor. Thanx a ton.

[@mrillig]

Thank you!

[@mohamedhamed5180]

thanks for the very very helpful suggestions

[@mrillig]

Thanks, glad you find this useful!

[@mariabibi1266]

Thanks for some great tips

[@mrillig]

You're welcome, glad you liked it.