Employers use job interviews to determine if a particular job applicant is suitable for the job. They do this by asking questions. Questions are often broad and open ended to solicit responses which indicate a candidate's knowledge and abilities. For a question like "So tell me about yourself," the employer expects you to explain how your knowledge, skills, and experience make you a good fit for the job. They don't really want to know about your favorite sports team.

A job interview is the goal of resumes, cover letters, researching employers, networking, and applying for advertised jobs. The goal of the interview is to be offered a job! You will find that interviews are better when you take time to prepare. Review the information in the different sections related to interviews on this website to become informed on this important part of the job search process.