Navigating the "Tell Me About Yourself" Question

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1. Introduction

Discussion context: a question from a summit attendee about answering "Tell me a little about yourself"
Opinion on the question: Viewed as a lazy question
Relevance: Common in interviews, podcasts, and networking events
The challenge with the question: Vague and non-specific

2. Issues with the Question

Lack of specificity: Burden on the responder to guess the intent
Signal sent by the responder: Impression of unpreparedness
Missed opportunity: Potential insight lost with a vague question

3. Importance of the Response

Critical role in what happens next in an interview
Recommendation to use a framework

4. Suggested Framework

Present-Past-Future or Past-Present-Future structure
Present
: Brief explanation of the current role or recent work
Past
: Highlight relevant experiences or accomplishments
Future
: Connect skills to the role and express enthusiasm

5. Tailoring the Response

Relevance to the job and company
Focus on 2 or 3 key points aligned with the role
Preparation in advance for the question

6. Including a Hook

Start with a compelling sentence or story
Example: Personal anecdote linking to professional values

7. Avoiding Pitfalls

Keep it concise: Aim for a 60 to 90-second response
Avoid rambling
Avoid reciting the entire resume
Highlight non-resume items: Charity work or extra projects

8. Positive Conclusion

Ending on a positive note
Transitioning to other questions or parts of the interview
Example concluding statement to signal an end and transition smoothly

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Navigating the "Tell Me About Yourself" Question

The Traveling Introvert

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