This is often the first interview question in the US. The interviewer wants a short professional summary, not your life story.
The structure
- Present: your current role and what you’re good at
- Past: one or two experiences that led here
- Future: why this role is the next step
Example: “I’m a data analyst at a retail company in Mumbai, where I build forecasting models for 300 stores. Before that I studied statistics and worked in consulting, which taught me to explain data to non-technical teams. I’m moving to Chicago and excited about this role because it combines forecasting with product decisions.”
Tips
- Keep it around one minute
- Match it to the job description
- Mention your move or visa only if relevant, and briefly
- Sound natural; practice the points, not a script
