Tell Me About Yourself: The Perfect Way to Answer This Question | Indeed
Employers often kick-off an interview by saying "tell me about yourself." It's typical to respond with a summary of your professional journey, but - depending on how you frame your answer - you can also show how your experience uniquely qualifies you for the role. Jen, a certified career coach at Indeed, shares her recommended strategy for approaching this common interview question.
0:00 Intro
1:00 What do recruiters want to hear when they ask "Tell me about yourself?"
2:06 How to structure an answer when asked "Tell me about yourself?"
2:48 Example answers to "Tell me about yourself"
8:25 What should to include and avoid when answering "Tell me about yourself?"
11:23 Recap of top tips…
0:00 Intro
1:00 What do recruiters want to hear when they ask "Tell me about yourself?"
2:06 How to structure an answer when asked "Tell me about yourself?"
2:48 Example answers to "Tell me about yourself"
8:25 What should to include and avoid when answering "Tell me about yourself?"
11:23 Recap of top tips…
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