Happen To Your Career - Meaningful Work, Career Change, Career Design, & Job Search Job Interview Tips, How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself"
Oct 18, 2024
Job interviews can be nerve-wracking, especially when tackling the infamous, 'So, tell me about yourself?' Discover techniques for crafting a standout response with the 'present past future plus a little love' framework. Learn the importance of authenticity and enthusiasm in storytelling to make a lasting impression on employers. This guide offers invaluable insights and a script to help you shine during interviews, paving the way for career success!
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Interviewers Seek Fit, Not Life Stories
- Hiring managers ask 'tell me about yourself' to assess fit, not your life story.
- Focus your answer on whether you'll fit the company, role, and team.
Use The Present–Past–Future Framework
- Use the Present-Past-Future + a Little Love framework when answering.
- Say your current role, brief past, and future goals, then express what you enjoy about the work.
HR Manager Example With Measurable Impact
- Scott models the framework as an HR manager moving into training and development.
- He cites building a coaching program that boosted productivity by 9% as a concrete example.