‼️the first 5 mins of your job interview are CRUCIAL - don’t get this question wrong!

[@StantSteph]

“What we want to say” Vs “What we should say” 😂😂😂

[@Nepenhyah]

Laziest interview question of all time. A perfect indicator that they didn’t even bother to familiarize even a little bit.

[@nsw_27]

Agreed.

[@michaelz6555]

“Sorry, but you’re overqualified.”

[@ericdipietro7272]

I basically was told that once lol

[@NeversurrenderMM66]

I've been told that at every interview I've had. I just assure the interviewer that I am open to learning how THEY want the job to be done. I'm open to feedback and can instant apply said feedback.

[@geeksdo1tbetter]

​@@NeversurrenderMM66May I borrow this line?

[@NeversurrenderMM66]

@geeksdo1better Of course! We're all in this together.

[@indakgalak]

My husband has been rejected a promotion for this very reason! It’s disgusting!

[@SuperBizalz]

I’ll take a “walking me through your resume,” ANY day, before the, ever-so-stupid, “What is your biggest weakness.”

[@idontkknowyou9518]

That'll still be in the interview. This is just the start. I had one like this before.

[@akemiasahina4555]

A resume should always be short and concise and easy to get a quick overview, walking your interviewer though it is your chance to provide more details and more of a story than what could fit on that piece of paper. It's supposed to be the cliff notes to the narrative of your work experience that you provide in person.

[@Kas_Styles]

Isn't that what the cover letter is for....

[@Kas_Styles]

I would say: "Sure. What part or parts would you like more details on?"

[@akemiasahina4555]

@@Kas_Styles No a cover letter is to express your interest in the role, not give your whole entire work history. You may illuminate some key skills you developed in certain roles that may best assist you with the role you're applying for, but a cover letter should also be short and easy to read. Make it too long and it might not get read at all if there are a lot of applicants.

[@KatieCottingham]

​@@akemiasahina4555Yes but, other countries outside the US who use a two page CV format have far less confusion for applicants and employers alike because you can actually provide enough information to understand and then just ask for "what did you learn from X project" or "what was the biggest challenge with X" type questions that are more engaging. US one-pagers help neither applicants or employers and is something we should be fighting to phase out.

[@jimenajimenezortiz]

Girl THANK YOU!!!! I watched most of your videos on job interviews, and after 2 rounds of job interview I GOT THE JOB!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!! 🥺🥺🥺😊😊😊

[@dr-ozone]

Congrats! So how many lies did you need to tell?

[@renxv]

“Can you walk me through your resume” “I’m in grade 10 what is there to walk through?”

[@lolabrini3758]

how to be passive aggressive: "well, as per my resume i sent to you, I am ...."

[@salim444]

"I am highly allergic to stupid" 😂

[@glasstrash]

Yeah, but it is way funnier to say "just read it." Cause you've already written it down like 5 times.

[@kathrynhaarmann6824]

Or how to professionally explain why you went PRN vs full time also due to family goals

[@RiSkyNick]

If only my resume flowed like that...

[@Pericles777]

“So I had that job, then I had the next job, then the next one for 11 years and got fired, no education. Yeah I’m actually kinda pathetic and just need a job” 😂😂😂

[@AseAleisha]

😂😂

[@melissatrevino6948]

Crazy but sad thing is that an interviewer asked me the same thing. And I started discussing about the résumé in my history of it. But every 10 seconds, she would interrupt me and say “I’m gonna stop you there,” and put her hand to my face. my interview lasted about eight minutes and that was the worst interview I’ve ever had in my life and I’m glad I do not work for that company.

[@cesaracevedo7321]

A lot of people do interviews, very rarely I see someone who knows how to conduct one. They are reading out of a script which means they don't know what to ask or what to do with the answer. Second, most of them dont really read your resume, period. They use this question in order for you to bring them up to speed. Sometimes the interviewer is actually very adversarial, he wasn't you to fail a little bit, find something wrong, etc.

[@betterthanemril988]

I mean the first one is probably your natural reaction where the second is what you say because you need to 😂

[@user-zc6ug3qh3z]

Could you make a video about how to talk about having not finished high school? It always comes up during job interviews and is rather hard to answer

[@alissa6380]

I think it depends on why you didn't finish? Like if you were struggling with classes you could say something like, "The heavily structured environment and focus on rote memorization wasn't conducive to me as a learner, but I thrive in self-directed study, such as when I learned x to y level in just z amount of time. In fact, this ability is part of why I believe I'm a great fit for the role, and since this company advertised a more fluid working environment, that's a big reason why I'm so excited for this potential opportunity." Or if you had external factors, such as health problems, an unstable living situation, or needing to take care of other family members, it might be more like, "There were some personal factors that prevented me from continuing with my education, and I had to shift my priorities; that's all well behind me now, but [here's some stuff I did during that period that shows responsibility, character, or special skills]. By the time I would've been able to go back to school, I was already [doing x, y and z] and after some deliberation, I decided it made more sense to continue in that direction instead of stopping my forward momentum. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to get that diploma someday, but I believe I have enough skills and experience to not need it in my chosen career." If you just didn't want to go to school, you can still combine those answers into something that is relatively vague (i.e. "personal problems") but highlights that you have presumably matured and grown, and focuses on the experience you do have and what you intend to be like in the near-ish future. (You can even lean into it as a lifestyle choice, if you think a company might be receptive to it, like: "I know it's a little unusual, but actually, I disagree with schools as a concept, at least as they exist now. In my experience, they encourage conformity, instill unquestioning obedience to authority, and reject any opinions that haven't been approved by that authority. Those are not at all my values, and I had a hard time seeing any benefit to spending my time there, so when I got the opportunity to do x, I left. [Here's why I'm still an intelligent adult with an acceptable level of basic knoweldge], but most of those skills were acquired out in the real world when I did x, y, and z, so I don't really feel like I'm lacking anything. I think there are a lot of flaws in our education system, and I hope they start focusing on a, b, and c soon, but in the meantime I don't plan on going back, and I'm very happy with that decision.") Hope some of this was helpful/not too delayed! (And even if not, at least it was a fun little writing exercise. :D)

[@thiskamg]

My response is a variation on your first 'wrong'. "Yes, I expect you to need more detail. What in particular would you like to know about?" I'm at a stage where I can expect a recruiter to have read my CV and done some investigating before taking up their time and mine with an interview.

[@macjohnsokoto9309]

This should appear confident; but surely there's a chance it could backfire.

[@siege2928]

"Hey can you walk me through how you got this interview? I didnt bother to look at your credentials. "

[@kagenoyuushi]

“Can you walk me through your resume?” “NO!” - total power move 😂

[@asadb1990]

Agreed. Tbh, for me as the candidate it shows me you never saw my resume or were ill prepared.

[@vminhope3040]

so many employers dont actually look through your resume so you are interviewing yourself

[@pinguuthepenguin]

This question in an interview is crucial, especially for a job related to customer service. It also shows how you can help customers and how your easy and clear with your relevant communication

[@kathrynhaarmann6824]

Can you do a video on how to professionally explain a break in employment due to motherhood

[@Amber_12]

kzbin.infoCufRNp2YImc?feature=share There ya go:)

[@approx4ft]

If they dont accept 'i became a mother', do you really want to work there

[@TheMaru666]

Can' t you just tell them ? Raising a child is hard job and quite intense and demanding the first years. It is only reasonable that if you can afford it , you would want to stop working or work less hours for some years. An employer who don' t get that might not be a good boss to have.

[@anthonyharmon9265]

Its not hard...Im a man and raised two sons. The "poor me woman" is beyond old.

[@anthonyharmon9265]

​​@@TheMaru666Its not hard...Im a man and raised two sons. The "poor me woman..." is beyond old....and sexist

[@Veilfire]

We're not even worth like 30 seconds of reading through our resume anymore lmfao 💀

[@flamevix]

So essentially you're just humanizing the information. It's different hearing it from the mouth of the person than just reading it on a piece of paper. Plus it also reaffirms for them that you truly did all of those things on the paper.

[@brevlada249]

Any interview tips for someone who has a ton of anxiety around interviews. I have autism and I hate being put on the spot, I struggle a lot but know I need to conquer it to get a job.

[@1976kookiemama]

Thank you for asking that. Hopefully someone will answer it for us.

[@brandontsunami9748]

The only way it seems is that you just need to go through the process and in the interview focus more on articulating your response. Don't speak so fast and also attempt to say what you are going to say with a smile and upbeat. Don't look so dead inside. Focus more on your response and attempt to control your emotion while answering and after.

[@brandontsunami9748]

Part of Anxiety is not knowing if what we are saying is good and great for the situation . With Extroverts a number of them say what they wanna say and don't care how the person may truly feel about. There confidence is through saying what they wanna and don't care how people may take it( positive or negative)

[@XZagatoX]

Practice beforehand

[@dj_nyx8903]

I seriously can't thank you enough. I've worked in retail (1st job) for two years and trying to step into my desired pathway. Your videos are so useful to me and definitely improve my lack of knowledge.

[@fluffytail6355]

They always want a story just like it’s a TV show or a TikTok 🙄🙄. Ridiculous

[@harleyjones5341]

I don’t think you have to due to HIPAA however I was wondering how do would you disclose to an potential employer before hiring that you have health conditions that may effect your attendance? I’ve always gotten ADA paper work but feel guilty knowing that I might not be able to work all the time due to physical limitations. Your content has made me feel confident in finding a new job with minimal experience, but I still feel set back by my limitations. Thanks Erin!

[@heehoopeanut420]

I mean, tbh, you seem like you know your limits and what work environment would suit you best. If you're employer decides to discriminate based on your condition, that is a big fat settlement with your name on it. Go out there and get it.

[@wendykraf7575]

I have been in the same boat.

[@livingroomtelevision3737]

I hire this young lady if for no other reason than her attitude. She will be an asset to any company.

[@ladytionne1]

Never had an interview in my life ask about my resume they all start by asking me to tell them about myself.

[@anthonyfaucy2761]

Thats basically the same question

[@1superjunior142]

Hi Erin, can you do a video for someone who might not have had a colourful resume or work/volunteering experience

[@mrs95shenny]

I was literally asked this a few days ago, thanks for your help! (I had the urge to say no tho haha)

[@KIWIMADNEZ]

I felt that “NO! Can you read orrrr…”

[@genenco1]

I've had crappy employers but never a lazy one like that.

[@liyuan2654]

Her hands: 🫳👋🫳👋🫳👋🫳

[@kuocamilla3004]

Always be positive!!(in the job interview)

[@XeviousDu78]

I’ve conducted hundreds of interviews, and I always ask this question after introducing myself and the role in more details. The purpose is two fold. First, getting a sense of the communication skills. It’s critical to me that candidates can walk me through something they know. Second, it gives them an opportunity to highlight parts that are critical to the role. Resumes are rarely tailored to the company and role, so candidates can now filter out what’s not important.

[@AverageDayInside]

Cool, Is your workforce unionized?

[@utterdonkey]

MATLAB 💀

[@windyjay4627]

imagine a marketing job needing MATLAB lol

[@curryreeves1369]

a resume is the only place its acceptable to brag about yourself with 0 limits except dont get cocky

[@Kdannyst]

I always wished I had this interaction at an interview. It took me 6 months to get my first job out of college because I worked manufacturing to afford living expenses while I went to school. It paid more, but made me very undesirable.

[@laura.garay.melero]

I am the candidate who's answer to the interviewer would be the last one, patiently and passionately walking them through my resume, but in my head the answer I really want to give is the first one, including de "can you read or...?" bit. In fact, I think of companies as candidates to have me work for them, not the other way around, so anyone asking me to walk them through my resume comes to me as they're zero interested in me and wasting my time, the only worst would be any questions illegal to ask in muy country such as "do you have kids?". Value yourselves, the interview is not only for them to know if you fit their company, it is also for you to know if they fit your career plan and work life.

[@Psychedelicfeariedreams]

" yeah, this are jobs that I didn't want to go to but i needed money. "

[@holmesw25]

I'd take this question any day. You have the piece of paper that gives you the answer!

[@gamergirlgametheorist3078]

🤞🤞wish me luck, ive got an interview tomorrow... I reeeaaalllyyy want it since its web dev stuff with a heavy focus on accessibility for disabled users

[@amygathercole4078]

On my way to an interview , time to cram some last min Erin❤

[@harkenbroted5651]

Would you ever do a few employment tip videos for people who have a large gap in employment due to mental health crisis or were education drop outs? I know this is a challenge lol

[@AverageDayInside]

I had a one year break from work due to mental health/loss of grandpa the best thing you can do is basically tell the truth about what happened and if they dont accept that just realise that they probally arnt a good person to work for, a good boss will understand, if the job has no unionization or any benefits such as healthcare i would even bother trying for it if they rejected my answer to that question

[@emilyboyer9211]

You are so literate oh my God

[@Perpetuallytrying]

So rude

[@jaggeddustjacket9584]

@@Perpetuallytrying bro do you not know what literate means 😭 shes saying the girl in the video is really well spoken 😭

[@Perpetuallytrying]

@@jaggeddustjacket9584 lol I read “illiterate,” ironically enough and was like wtf. Being literate doesn’t mean someone is well spoken tho it just means they can read + write. Literacy has nothing to do with speaking.

[@jaggeddustjacket9584]

@@Perpetuallytrying i know lol! i was just assuming the original meant she was well spoken since the woman wasnt reading or writing anything and a lot of people use literate and well spoken interchangeably

[@jaggeddustjacket9584]

@@Perpetuallytrying **original commenter

[@ptowzapotato4157]

I love your channel and was excited to hear that you're a fellow Terp :)

[@abhishekgarg7]

I'm a type of person that would say 'just read it bro that's all written in there'

[@christinewatson1989]

I've been asked this garbage SO many times I have a script in my head that I just recite.

[@cathycrow7967]

Can you do a video on what to put on a resume when it's your first job interview? I've been wanting to get a job soon and I really don't know how to handle a job interview with very little experience. I've worked for a couple of older women helping them with house cleaning and I volunteer my time quite a bit, so I guess that could be considered a little bit of experience. I'm still in my mid teens and this is completely new for me. Your videos have been very helpful for future reference though. I really love your channel!

[@AverageDayInside]

Hello, In your situation make sure to write down skills you have such as computer skills, hospitality (aka helping people) make sure you mention to the interviewer that it is your first job/ interview.

[@AverageDayInside]

Also yes write down any place yoy volunteered at

[@cathycrow7967]

Thank you so much! This really helps! I'll be sure to do that.

[@aleneverson9022]

can you make a playlist with things i should watch before an interview?

[@bangshee6802]

you got a like from be because of how funny that "NO!" was lmao

[@travisstreeter5092]

Love the ways your eyes open...like what?

[@itsnotme07]

"Can you walk me through your resume?" NO Ok, thanks for coming in today, NEXT! LOL

[@AverageDayInside]

Honest that question is a red flag and employers that ask it should be avoided

[@HarshMelon]

I agree, this is a great summary to get the conversation started. But expect the questions to get more into the details as you move forward. As a recruiter, I'm always amazed when someone asks me, "Do you have my resume there?" in a tone that implies I'm somehow not doing my job correctly. Yes, I have your resume, and I have read it. I have made notes. That's why I called you. This is your opportunity to tell me what isn't on the paper.

[@tatixt]

Can you help us in how to answer, why are you leaving your current role?

[@DavidStDenis-qi2yp]

The Spanish at the end caught me off guard 😂

[@samanthasousa8410]

So it's basically another way to say tell me about yourself

[@windyjay4627]

pretty much lol. The only difference is that you just don't say your personal goals in regard to the company.

[@groundhopeunder717]

Holy… that’s how you answer that question? Why is this not taught in school. Professionalism

[@irinacostea3404]

meanwhile me: well, i graduate highschool.. 😂

[@Love_Fromage]

erin, this feel illegal to get these for free

[@wirechair]

It’s funny how we take all this advice from her…. and she’s self employed! 😂🤣

[@InkChibi]

Upon being asked this I lay the paper copy of my resume on the floor, take the interviewer by the arm and carefully walk them through it. … this joke sounded better in my head, sorry.. ^^’ But thanks anyways for the advice

[@hereholdthiswillya]

Can you do one for us underachieving? I got my degree, but I didn't really do a whole lot extra

[@jonathano7958]

In my state they never ask that

[@5amisntlate]

Can you do how to explain a gap where you were looking for a job for over 6 months with no luck (i have one now i just want to know for future referenceĺ

[@ivaldi13]

The hoops through which we jump just because employers are lazy and braindead ...

[@erikmaguina1]

Great short videos 📹 🎉.... btw now im curious if u r fluent in spanish?

[@Stardust1960]

I actually know someone who would respond the wrong way and than blame the HR for not hiring him

[@alexxbloomwork]

Good one you actually were impressive

[@i.am.ronin.]

Mam this is McDonald's 💀

[@ShaareiZoharDaas]

"Wrong "wasn't too bad , they could have asked them to "tell me about your corporation" for energy matching ...

[@locholoco]

Definitely that question comes from lazy interviewers..not a good sign

[@prinzezze]

No interviewer has ever asked me this. (I live in Sweden)

[@andrearace1168]

I wonder how many girls can picture their bf's responding with the, "on the top is my name, beneath that you'll see...." 😂😂😂

[@jr1noontrera911]

Although we are impressed with your performance, we’ve decided to continue with another candidate. But don’t worry. You keep watching those KZbin videos instead of honing your skills. You got this.

[@elberethreviewer5558]

With a resume like that, that's easy! Try getting an office job after only working in food service.

[@eco8gator]

Matlab... 👀. I'd say Matlab was an oversell... My next 10 questions would be on that. Better be very specific on the module

[@AdviceWithErin]

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[@dakotacampbell1358]

Who put themselves through school off a waitress job? I could barely afford school even with loans and working.

[@cassies3700]

Hi Erin, at what point in a resume is college not pertinent? I graduated college in 2004; worked our family business (a restaurant) for 14 years (gained A LOT OF MARKETABLE experience) and have been at my current job as an office manger for a water, sewer, and mold restoration company for 7 years. Should I still mention college, or keep it to experience? Love your channel!!

[@remcovanhartevelt588]

Well, it's quite reasonable to ask that if the job involves explaining already clear information to a client.

[@avaamerkashi4848]

im in my early 20s and barely has any resume and work bg - just mcdonalds and math tutor. i havnt finished college, so im not sure how to answer this question if asked

[@madisons1578]

Lean on extracurriculars and your performance in college, I’d say! Also on how you balance your time. Or just sort of ignore the Q and dive right into one specific thing

[@BenRangel]

Math tutoring is impressive. If the job matches anything you studied you can just go into that topic even if you never finished college.

[@BulletsThroughDoves]

Since Erin mentioned that, I wanted to know why you should add your LinkedIn to your resume if they contain the same things. Is it just to show who you have networking with?

[@windyjay4627]

Based on what I have learned so far, recruiters like checking candidates' LinkedIn profiles as a "verification" method of your experience. If an individual list all their experiences on LinkedIn and made posts based on what they have done over the years, the recruiter will see that the candidate is likely not lying about their experience.

[@rayme4raw]

Want to be poor, get a job! Want to be middle class, get skills, then get a job! I’m a trucker. I apply to a position, they run my Motor Vehicle Report then call to ask, “When can you start.”

[@waterdragon55]

How do u say it in good words I am kind of a english is a second language thing as yes born here and lived here alittle bit but went to my parents home country and lived there for several years ehich actually made my english bad and then came back in highschool and became hard for to speak yes I can speak it pretty well but whenever I become nervous my english becomes as if I just came to america so how do u talk with big words even with nervousness and then have a bad accent due to tht nervousness

[@timelesstimesgoneby]

How filter email for job interview to only see human results

[@namedrop721]

How did she put herself through school AND do internships? Do you not know that money schedule isn’t possible or is this humor for us?

[@danielcanizales731]

Dang

[@thatonehenward4275]

What if they say "why are you no longer at x position"?

[@yesyes9698]

What if we don’t have any higher education yet 😢

[@gionagrace6279]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@PochoNieves]

I had more years and interviewed more people than this girl's lifespan

[@lexiekelly6494]

How do you explain in a job interview that you cannot read? 😅

[@bubuchocolate]

Ohh así que hablas español...? De dónde eres?

[@JPLEGACYTRADES]

Appears shallow.

[@da1nonlydoron779]

I bet people would pay you loads of cash to review and help improve their resumes. Ever thought about that additional business niche?

[@bethany8315]

Are you fluent in Spanish or was that just an example

[@LS-bb9qh]

Its a dumb question. Its like when they app makes yiu uoload the resume and thrn fill out things manually.

[@Aries.on.fire777]

Please stop doing the crazy eyes, you scare me