When asked in an interview "tell me about yourself," what are the most important elements to talk about?

Our strengths acquired from experience (in life and professionally). Nothing beats confidence along with compassion

Answer should relate to the position you are interviewing for. Also relative to the work ethic you have as it relates to colleagues and achieving a goal.

Team playing. Willingness to learn new skills. Flexibility in hours

If I can remember 20 plus years ago. Some personal information on how you were raised, your work ethic.

Ability to learn and take on new skill sets. As job requirements will always be changing regardless of the field.

Your interest in pulling for and with the team. The team culture.

ANYTHING you've done that is related to the position and the company (in this case in the past 10 years because it's about yourself, not just experience- where experience should be more relevant). Also explain positive key points about yourself. Lastly, most importantly, why you're applying for the job; what got you to this point or exact moment of speaking with them.

I start by telling them that I have organizational skills and detail oriented, these are quality skills that can be useful in any career or job

skills and talent that can contribute to the company goals

Hobbies (passions), significant life accomplishments, family, aspirations, silly personal anecdote

Work experience and education, hobbies, charitable activities, family, all should be touched on, though not necessarily described in depth. But, enough to give a general summary of the whole person.

Your focus, discipline, willing to work hard and being a team player

The obvious answer is to talk about how much you love work, you are very driven, you are incredibly organized, and you love everyone! In reality, focus on your strengths and describe them in terms of how they align with the open role. Talk about your energy, your interest in (whatever drew you to the company), and throw in some of your personal interests--especially how you give back to your community.

I typically talk about my values, interests and drivers. Then I build with experience.

Previous experience in the department &/or industry, or experience from other department/industry you can bring to this one.

My can-do attitude. The amount of satisfaction I get from completing a job. The pride I take in my work. And my ownership of my mistakes and triumphs.

Talk about your traits or experiences and goals that most align with their job. This is your chance to mention things that didn’t quite fit on the resume. Example: If this is your first professional job interacting with kids, but you watch your little cousins regularly, say so!

I talk about my previous employment/experience and how it benefited my employers business and made it better.

My Background, My Achievements and what i hope to achieve working with the organization in question (If Time Permits)

My goals, family, and what my motivation/drive is for the current position and how I will achieve success for the company and myself.

Personal accomplishments, what you do in your off-time, your family (spouse/kids).

Professionalism, reliability and ability to learn/take direction

Briefly discuss your interest in the profession and summarize some accomplishments that compliment the position you're applying for.

the essence of my answer to this question is always - who I am as a person, what I stand for - not politically - but honesty, integrity, completeness

Experience transferrable to the job or task is a key component of the interview, as it shows not only personal skill and ability, but also the ability to apply knowledge in seemingly unrelated fields to the work process.