Do you hate this question, too?

Do you hate this question, too?

Happy Sunday, friend!

I’m writing this to you while snacking on a banana with peanut butter. It’s a bit dreary outside, and after spending 5 days in Florida, I’m not loving this Seattle weather.

Speaking of things we don’t love, let’s talk about one of the most dreaded interview questions:

“Tell me about yourself” 😬

I regularly hear from folks that they hate this question, because they either don’t know what to say, or feel like it’s impossible to summarize their career into a short answer without rambling.

Well, you asked, and I delivered.

As your go-to source on interview strategy, I decided it’s time to roll up my sleeves and give you a comprehensive guide to tackling this question.

When you click the link to read it, you’ll learn all about…

  • The 5 elements to include in your answer
  • 3 mistakes to avoid if you want to make a good impression
  • How long your answer should be

Just click here to check out my new post on how to answer “tell me about yourself” (estimated: 6 minutes). I’d love for you to have a read.


Best,

Tali Shlafer

Certified Interview Coach + Mindset Nerd

PS: I rarely get to go into this much depth in my social media content, so consider this a special treat. If you liked this article, you’ll love the Interview Bootcamp course that you get inside each of my coaching programs - book a free 15-minute consultation to learn more.

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This question gives me so much anxiety.

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