Learn the common mistakes and challenges people have with their career story in job interviews. Discover the importance of the 'tell me about yourself' question and how to prepare a polished answer. Gain insights on effective storytelling and reflecting in job interviews.
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Tell Me About Yourself: Your Free Response
Use the "tell me about yourself" as your free response in an interview.
Showcase your personality, backstory, career changes, and values.
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Resumes vs. Stories
Resumes provide the facts, while "tell me about yourself" explains your career path's nuances.
Share the story behind your job titles—the motivations, challenges, and transitions.
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Show Your Personality
Inject personality into your response; don't just list resume points.
Express yourself genuinely, highlighting your passions and values.
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It’s the kick off to almost every interview, and we KNOW from part 1 that storytelling is so important, but after hundreds of coaching sessions with people prepping for interviews, Sarah has learnt a thing or two about the common challenges people have with their career story.
In this week’s episode, Sarah and Emma go into way more detail about your career story. What is it meant to do, what the common mistakes are, and the questions you can ask yourself to build a GREAT intro straight away.
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