This common prompt is a way for both you and the interviewer to ease into the interview. It allows the interviewer to get a quick overview of who you are as a candidate while letting you highlight the most central aspects of your professional and personal identity.

For this question, avoid getting into too much detail. Begin by discussing your most recent professional engagements and then transition into other relevant aspects of your background that precede your current situation. Finally, explain why your skills and personal attributes have led you to pursue this current role. While optional, you may also include a brief overview of who you are outside of work, so long as you don't go into too much detail and keep your professional experiences at the forefront of your description.