When you are called for a job interview, it is most likely that you will be asked to say something about yourself by those in the interview panel.
It appears on the surface to be a laughably simple question but some people get it all wrong when responding to it.
Before setting out to answer the question, have an understanding of what exactly the interview panel is looking for. It does not help for you to give information that is not being sought after.
According to Alison Green, an expert on job interviews, the interviewer, in asking the question, is keen on getting your general view of yourself as a professional.
This means every word you utter in response should have much to do with your profession. While the answer will vary from one person to another, it should carry information on where you are in your career, something unique about how you do your work and your future aspirations in your profession.
What you say should not be a repetition of what is in your CV as there is every chance that those interviewing you have gone through it before calling you for the interview.
Focus on your strong points and avoid the negatives like why you were sacked in your last job.
Don't be personal but professional.
Answers like, "I have a beautiful wife and two wonderful kids" should be avoided unless the interviewer has asked you about that.
To answer the question effectively, take some time to practice the answer before the interview.