How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in Finance Interviews

When interviewing for a finance, tech, or consulting position, you will likely be asked to tell the interviewee more about yourself and what is included in your resume. This is typically an introduction question, and how you answer will impact the tone of the rest of your interview. It is critical that you know the best practices to answer these types of questions!

You will want to clearly, quickly, and concisely get across these three main points:

• Who are you?

• Why this industry?

• Why this firm?

Tell Them Who You Are

First, you're going to start off with your name, year, major, school, and hometown. From there, you're going to want to talk about why you enrolled in the school you're at and what sparked your interest in getting involved in the major you're currently involved in.

Finally, tell them about any organizational leadership experience, work experience, or any other extracurriculars that relate to the job and why you chose to do it. Watch the full video on how to answer "Tell me about yourself" in finance interviews.

Discuss Your Interest in the Industry

After discussing relevant experiences and extracurriculars, the candidate should then pivot to discussing why they are interested in the specific industry they are interviewing for. This could include mentioning a class that piqued their interest, an internship or work experience that exposed them to the field, or a personal connection or passion for the industry.

Discuss Your Interest in the Firm

Finally, the candidate should discuss why they are interested in the specific firm they are interviewing with. This is an opportunity to demonstrate that they have done their research on the company and can speak to its unique culture, values, or business areas that appeal to them. Mentioning specific initiatives, deals, or news related to the firm can help demonstrate genuine interest and knowledge.

Throughout the response, it's important to be concise yet thorough, highlighting key experiences and tying them back to one's interest and fit for the role and company. The response should flow logically and build up to why the candidate is a strong fit for this specific opportunity.

Expert Advice from Adventis

Answering the "Tell me about yourself" question effectively is critical to making a strong first impression and setting the tone for the rest of the interview. By structuring the response around who you are, why you're interested in the industry, and why you're interested in the specific firm, candidates can deliver a compelling narrative about their background and fit for the role.

Preparation and practice are key to delivering the response confidently and concisely. To excel in the finance interview process, enroll in Adventis.