“So, why don’t you tell me a bit about yourself?”
“Um, so I was born in Canada and moved to the US when I was five. I went to the Lakewood Cheder, then to high school and advanced Talmudic studies. When I was 23 I got married and…”
That’s exactly how not to answer the question that will come up at nearly every interview.
Because despite the wording, the interviewer doesn’t really want to hear about you.
They want to hear about what you can do for their company.
So if you’re going for a position in, say, property management, here’s the kind of answer they want to hear:
“I’ve been in property management for five years. I managed 3 apartment buildings and 2 office buildings with X amounts of units in each. I have great relationships with vendors and service companies, and I love working with people. I have great rapport with the residents, the tenants, and the maintenance staff. As a matter of fact, both buildings went from 75% occupancy to 95% occupancy because word got out that these were great places to rent from.”
Yes, you’re talking about yourself. But it’s all information that’s highly relevant to your potential employer.
Feeling nervous about this question? Head over to the AI tool, Mr. Simon and practice till you feel so confident you can’t wait for the interviewer to ask.
But if talking to an computer isn’t your thing, then set up a free, no obligation Career Discovery Call and I’ll help you practice how to ace your job interviews.
For more tips on how to respond to Tell Me About Yourself, check out https://www.jobassist.org/tell-me-about-yourself-how-to-answer/
