How to Answer 'Tell Us About Yourself' at M&G (Video Interview)
"Tell us about yourself" is almost always the first question in M&G's HireVue video interview — and the first 60 seconds set the tone for everything after. A rambling life story tanks your momentum; a tight, relevant narrative makes every later answer land harder. Here's how to build yours.
Why This Question Opens the M&G Video Interview
Assessors form their impression fast. This opener isn't small talk — it's scored against communication, motivation and relevance. A strong answer tells them who you are, why you're credible, and why M&G specifically, all in about 90 seconds. A weak answer — chronological life story, no link to the role, trailing off at the 3-minute mark — forces you to rebuild credibility across the remaining eleven questions. In a recorded interview with no interviewer to redirect you, the opening carries extra weight.
How to Answer 'Tell Us About Yourself' at M&G
Use a present-past-future structure. Present: who you are now in one line (degree, year, key focus). Past: two or three proof points — the experiences that built skills M&G values, like analytical work, teamwork or client-facing responsibility. Future: why M&G and this programme are the logical next step, naming something specific about the firm. Keep it to 90 seconds; record yourself and cut ruthlessly. Our 2027 M&G Investments Online Assessment and Video Interview Exact Questions includes a model "tell us about yourself" answer tailored to M&G, showing exactly how to weave in firm-specific motivation without sounding rehearsed.
What to Avoid
Don't recite your CV — assessors already have it. Don't start with childhood or go further back than university. Don't list adjectives about yourself ("I'm hardworking, passionate...") without evidence; every claim needs a proof point. Don't memorise a script word-for-word — a memorised answer sounds robotic on camera, and one forgotten line derails the whole thing. Memorise bullet points, then speak naturally around them.
The First Minute Decides the Next Eleven
Assessors score each question separately, but humans are humans: a confident, relevant opener creates a halo that lifts everything after it. A hesitant, generic one does the opposite. This is the easiest question in the interview to perfect in advance — there is no reason to improvise it. Prepare it, record it, polish it, and walk into the HireVue already ahead.
FAQ
How long should my answer be? 60 to 90 seconds. You have up to 3 minutes, but concise beats comprehensive here.
Should I mention specific M&G facts? Yes — one or two specifics show genuine interest. Our question bank shows which firm details land best.
Can I talk about non-finance experience? Absolutely, if you translate it: part-time jobs, societies and sports all demonstrate transferable skills.
Should I smile on camera? Natural warmth, yes. Forced grinning through a serious answer, no. Match your energy to your content.
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