After conducting countless mock interviews, I can tell you this: the biggest mistake candidates make isn’t giving the wrong answer — it’s giving an unstructured answer.

When asked “Tell me about yourself,” most candidate ramble. They mix education, hobbies, achievements, everything in random order.

Here’s a better way:

• Start with a quick summary (who you are professionally).
• Move to your key achievements relevant to the role.
• End with what you’re looking forward to in your next role.

Interviews are about clarity and confidence. If you can structure your thoughts, you already stand out from most candidates.