A Opening questions at interview are designed to relax you and get you talking.

Similar questions like "give us an overview of your career to date" can set the tone for the rest of the interview.

Your approach, using your CV to structure your answer is appropriate. This initial introductory speech must be well prepared. This is your chance to get the interview off to a good start.

Introduce yourself well and present a clear summary of your career and education.

Don't opt for the 'trip down memory lane' approach to these questions. Nerves may take over, and you could end up rambling through your CV, describing each job in detail with no real sense of direction other than ending in your current position ten minutes later.

A more focused approach is the 'whistle-stop tour' through your CV. Take the interviewers through your career from the beginning, but be brief and concise. For each job state your role and in a few lines, explain what you did.

Rehearse. Be positive, enthusiastic and interesting.

This is your opportunity to lead and highlight areas you want to be asked about.