Beyond B-School | Responding to "Tell Me About Yourself"
Most candidates can’t land a job offer because they do not respond well to this common start by interviewers: "Tell me about yourself."
Don’t think this is a request to provide highlights from your resume. And don't mistake it as an ice-breaker.
It is an interest to know about YOU as a human they can work with in the future. It's your opportunity to be distinctive and memorable.
Here's a five-minute video that explains why the question is important and how to craft your concise answer. To watch, click here: https://vimeo.com/878432325/753fbf1a6a?share=copy
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