The best way to handle the 'Tell me about yourself' question in a job interview, and how to explain a layoff

Career coaches said the last thing a candidate should do when asked to introduce themselves is to recite their résumé from top to bottom. Rhenizara S/Getty Images Career coaches said not to recite your résumé from top to bottom when asked to introduce yourself. Recruiters recommend a reverse-chronological format and emphasize only relevant experiences. Career coaches said candidates should be transparent and professional about past layoffs. Few interview questions are as predictable or as a...

The best way to handle the 'Tell me about yourself' question in a job interview, and how to explain a layoff