Answering “Tell Me About Yourself” in an Interview: Step-by-Step Guide

[@kingrodman9597]

I detest interviews with an intense passion. They are incredibly challenging and draining, yet I am determined to secure a job. I receive numerous rejections, and at times, I felt like giving up. However, your videos have significantly boosted my confidence. Thank you so much for your support.

[@Lisadov]

I feel you the interview process can be soul-crushing. I was getting so frustrated with the constant rejections that I actually started using an AI tool to help me with the technical questions. It listens in and feeds me answers in real time. It felt a little weird at first, but honestly, it's been a game-changer. Your videos have also been super helpful, especially now that I'm thankfully past the initial application stage and actually landing interviews!

[@EmilyDavid-z8s]

​@@LisadovWhat AI tool are you using? I'm in the same boat and need all the help I can get.

[@Lisadov]

@@EmilyDavid-z8s just saw your comment, it was called interview hammer

[@candicejamison870]

i finally got an offer after 9 months of job searching. Thank you Madeline. You are the GOAT.

[@alisonlopes3905]

What is GOAT? Im studing...

[@Julian-uk6mj]

​@@alisonlopes3905 GOAT stands for Greatest Of All Time

[@scott5855]

​@@alisonlopes3905Greatest of All Time.

[@hopper6094]

@@alisonlopes3905Greatest Of All Time - Goat

[@hopper6094]

I been searching over a year still haven’t got one on my own

[@MargaSzabo-wx3rh]

I have my interview in 2 minutes 😭😭

[@lorrainea.285]

@MargaSzabo-wx3rh How did it go? Did you get the job? I hope you did!!🎉🎊

[@MargaSzabo-wx3rh]

@lorrainea.285 yes!! Thank you so much!

[@romasingh2191]

kuch bhi matlab 🤣🤣

[@azile2870]

Congrats for getting the job!! I feel seen cuz tomorrow is my interview and im just a 17yrold student😢

[@nolz9912]

@@MargaSzabo-wx3rhCongrats!!!

[@charumathik5394]

I have a interview in 35 minutes, wish me luck guys 🌻

[@charumathik5394]

Cleared my interview 🌻

[@Amakaebay]

Did you get the job

[@charumathik5394]

@@Amakaebay yes.

[@wii3willRule]

You got this!

[@BigAuji]

Currently 😂😂

[@orangejuiceyyy]

Thank you for making your videos free to the public! I have serious interview anxiety and prior to taking your advice I'd never been able to pass job interviews, but since then I've managed to pass multiple interview rounds ❤ Update: I got a job!!

[@badbella1785]

can i ask how long after interview should i expect to hear back if there interested ?

[@orangejuiceyyy]

@@badbella1785 I heard back within a few days, but this can really vary. I think a good sign is if your interviewer tries to "sell" you on the job/convince you to join them.

[@badbella1785]

@@orangejuiceyyy few days will be how much days ? bc i went to interview on monday and they still havent reached out :(

[@orangejuiceyyy]

@@badbella1785 For me it was a week or so? It really depends on the company. If you only interviewed Monday you might wanna give it a week or 2, unless they gave you a timeline. I know it sucks waiting tho :(

[@badbella1785]

@@orangejuiceyyy update i didnt get hired this is dissapointing can you please tell me what i did wrong ?

[@elbrocoliviajero1005]

You are the reason why I can find the job that I want in less than a month. Once I am in the interview process, I am almost always in. Thank you so much for everything! Greetings from Peru! ☺️

[@InvaderChulia]

Over the past month, I've subscribed and watched your videos in order to prepare for a career expo. Thank you so much for your incredible advice videos and I am so happy to say that your guidance landed me a government job opportunity! So many companies followed up with me after the expo and I never imagined I could be in such a position at 22 years old. Your videos are literal GOLD for career seekers! MAHALO!

[@badbella1785]

can i ask how long after interview should i expect to hear back if there interested ?

[@davidroy9536]

I wanted to say that this video, in particular, helped me dominate my job interview with a slightly different career direction than my last three jobs. I could have posted this comment on any one of your tremendous videos, but you are the reason that I was able to turn an interview into a conversation and answer multiple levels of questions with my opening statement which was tell me about yourself. Fantastic videos and I urge anyone looking for a job to study and subscribe to your channel

[@samanthahatz5875]

Just finished my internal interview. I’ve been watching these videos for weeks, SO helpful!! Fingers crossed.

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

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[@johnlweitzel]

Great video. I have my students create stories to tell with beginning, middle, and end. These stories use language from the company's job posting, mission statement, and values.

[@leelee89ism]

Binged your videos and took notes the day before my interview and I got the job! Thank you! 🙏🏻 😊

[@shaylarayb932]

I have an interview in less than 2 hrs. This question is usually what stumps me. Wish me luck! 😅

[@Michelle-de6ir]

I was able to receive a few offers by utilizing your tips and information. I'm so very, very thankful to you Madeline!

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Way to go!!

[@Gft00]

I have an interview in 45 minutes! Lets go Jesus! G2G!

[@anastasiiadiachenko3789]

My interview just finished a half hour ago. I still don't know the result, but thank you for your videos, they were so helpful to me!

[@anastasiiadiachenko3789]

Update: after 3 weeks of waiting (this is a big international company), I got a job offer! Thank you for your videos♥️

[@YeniseGarcia-rb9eq]

What kind of questions did they ask you?

[@anastasiiadiachenko3789]

@@YeniseGarcia-rb9eq sorry, just saw your question. I had 3 interviews, the last was behavior, there is a video on the channel about such an interview

[@x7THx-xGhostx]

I have a job on Dec 12th on Wednesday at a clothes store hopefully i get the job

[@chrisclw]

Thank you for the video. I have a question, I went through the final interview with the AVP. At the end of the Q&A session, the AVP asks me if I would also consider other similar roles in the company, given I have a well rounded experience. She asked me if I will be open to it, or I will only consider this position. She mentioned that at the end, it is about finding the right fit. What would be the best answer to this question?

[@lilylanoue]

i keep coming back to this video when preparing, thank you

[@excellentmike]

This is the best video I have seen on this question. I will definitely be using this information in my upcoming interview. Thank you!

[@TwoPawsup]

I watched your videos, had three interviews and got the job! Thank you for putting your content out there for us!

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Huge congratulations!!

[@TwoPawsup]

@@SelfMadeMillennial thank you!!

[@badbella1785]

can i ask how long after interview should i expect to hear back if there interested ?

[@yowanehakuuu]

I watched this video three four times 😩 I will do my best thank you for inspiration

[@gz6720]

Ty!! I got an interview in3 days!! Ive been waiting for this for a yr, i need this job wish me luck people!!!!

[@yowanehakuuu]

Good luck!! I hope you got the job

[@RejoiceAnokwuru]

I hope you get the jo

[@silverfoxfinance]

When giving examples in an interview do you want to be broad on the job title, year you graduated, gross sales numbers, and what date that was accomplished?

[@sfixx]

I prepared for ALL your top 10 interview questions and they didn’t ask a single one. I even had concise pertinent stories that related to the job description. They were way more specific than I expected and I had to think on my feet even though I was sinking in quick sand 😵

[@kaylazal]

what did they ask you?

[@clivannerahming2328]

Got the job🎉. Thanks

[@lecturascortasenfamilia2932]

Well, I have an interview in a few days; I'm going to use this tips. Wether it works or not, I will be here to let you know.

[@yowanehakuuu]

Good luck!

[@Slime5276]

Thank you! This video was helpful!

[@sieggee]

Lol! I used to ramble way too much. I`ll have my first interview in 6 months in about 15 minutes - wish me luck! :)

[@yowanehakuuu]

I have job interview in 4 days and this is my dream job

[@RejoiceAnokwuru]

I really hope you get the job

[@yowanehakuuu]

@RejoiceAnokwuru thank you so much, wishing you the bestest

[@Elimoo123]

Did you get it? ​@@yowanehakuuu

[@alisa-cu8mq]

@@yowanehakuuu did you get it?

[@yowanehakuuu]

@alisa-cu8mq yes I did , I'm so happy and wishing luck to everyone !

[@aprilarcher083]

Ive got horrible interview anxiety and ive been with my job almost 20 yrs. Well we are closing down next week and ive got a interview monday first one in 20 yrs and im so sick over it because i want this job so bad its a customer service job workinh from home but the interview is done with star method. Im so nervous. Im watching videos after videos and writing my notes. Best part about this one is its over the phone but im so worried i wont do good enough.

[@kaylazal]

how did it go?

[@Kikiorwhatever]

I have my interview tomorrow! Hoping for the best!

[@dm.7330]

How did it go ? I have mine tomorrow

[@Kikiorwhatever]

@dm.7330 I think it went well! I got the dreaded tell me about yourself question, but I was prepared. Hopefully I get to the second round. Best of luck to you! You can do it!

[@dm.7330]

Mine went amazing ! Let me know if you got the job. I’m crossing fingers :)

[@CarrieK-qh8dr]

This was pretty much the only question I got asked in my interview. It was so short.

[@avivagodfrey]

Sooo..."Tell Me About Yourself" is basically the cover letter you already sent them. Good to know.

[@tomsmith6513]

You sent it to them in writing, now you have to present it verbally and via audio. They want you to do it again, by voice and in person. You have to say it, act it out.

[@scott5855]

Madeline seems like the coolest person...

[@antionesmith3827]

I have an interview soon I’m so never please send me good vibes everyone thanks in advance 🙏🏾

[@josephmoon3933]

Hello, first I wanted to thank you for all of your amazing videos. It has really helped me over the years. Currently I have been on 3 rounds of interviews with a total of 5 people. The first round was from the senior recruiter via phone, the second was through webex with the hiring manager and the third was a group interview that consisted of the person that is retiring that hopefully I will be replacing, another was in charge of new construction and marketing, and the third person was part of the real estate and development team. The interview went extremely well and so I thought that was the final round but I received an email from the recruiter wanting me to do another webex, but with 2 other team members. It is for a corporate office position for a senior living community. At this point, I don't know what else they are looking for or what other questions they would like to ask. Is it common or rare to have 4 rounds of interviews?

[@ildk101]

Dear Madeline, thanks a lot for the useful structured formula and examples from different level of experience. Could you discuss about a case where a candidate "come back" to a role that they drop for a few years (especially in long range as 10 years)?

[@Linlin-pm5cb]

I’m on my way to my interview

[@Herf-et5ls]

How do you approach this question when it comes to a team working assessment activity that has other candidates, since an introduction that is too focussed on career relevant stuff seems a bit too stiff and unnatural

[@Saifon-p5y]

Have an interview in 3 hrs imma cry

[@Saifon-p5y]

Update!! I got it 😂 TY!!❤

[@NelsonAkila]

Best of luck 😊

[@lailaplaysdbd4004]

Thank you lol! I have an interview next Monday and had no idea what to say for this question.

[@badbella1785]

can i ask how long after interview should i expect to hear back if there interested ?

[@juliadamato7835]

Too little. Getting ready for a phone interview

[@syedajannatarahoque7116]

I didn't understand your second answer, career changer. He/she was a teacher, then how did she get sales related experience ?

[@Lemonade_Stand_]

Sounds like your listening skills need work

[@sabitedward]

Great analysis

[@Doude1704]

I have my interview tomorrow

[@yourfavoritereader2460]

I really have the best luck you did the interview for the exact job interview I have 😂.

[@1288liam]

What's to stop you calling them out asking such a vague question? Could you ask 'i assume you're asking what i can bring to the table?'

[@1982valla]

I have tried to downloading the guide via multiple different emails with no luck…🙋‍♀️

[@SelfMadeMillennial]

Can you check your spam folders? If you still can’t find it email [e-mail] for assistance

[@enarcs]

You don't understand how hard I fist pumped when you did sales for the career changer example.

[@chrisobrienweb]

Too little. Its tough to make the transition of whats in my brain and speaking it out loud

[@gickygackers]

heck yeah.

[@thor26rc]

What if the interviewers asked you to tell them about yourself outside of your experiences and skill set for the role ?

[@modainantimbola2221]

HELLO , My name is Modain , from Madagascar, I have my interview tomorrow . With CELEBRITY CRUISE in USA . If you have same suggestions , help me guys , thank you so much for the Video 😊👋👏

[@MellowYell0w]

Have my phone interview tomorrow morning 😩

[@user-cc5od3zk4p]

After 9 months and no offers (I've followed all the suggestions here), I'm giving up. I'm tired of dealing with HR people. Really, what skills do HR people have ? They have none. If a company has an HR department, they're doing things wrong.

[@astatine0085]

Maybe, instead of what ‘they want to hear’ and impress them with a memorable answer about a solution they never knew existed. Because you invented / created it.

[@claytoncarl1339]

I have 5 mins. 😢

[@danielk810]

I have an interview in 20 minutes

[@myrandagotdaZa]

I got an Interview tmrwwwwww😭😭😭

[@Julian-uk6mj]

HOW DID IT GO?

[@Amber_Mm2]

DID U GET THE JOB?!

[@emilybyrne9100]

I have a interview in 2 hours

[@Lalaland50]

I wish you to pass it successfully

[@emilybyrne9100]

@@Lalaland50 I just have to wait until the end of next week

[@ankurbhaiwork]

❤❤

[@hannakasal9707]

Probably too much

[@sihlegcaza9364]

Too little 😩🙆🏽‍♀️

[@iphwin]

Too much!

[@dianalopes9581]

too much... i say too much always

[@emmak2391]

too little

[@Tresmarias0914]

Too little

[@graysound820]

Too little.

[@Bbfanatic]

ps: thank you for your videos.....giving me added confidence for my interview shortly. You have good vibes

[@lmw1009]

Too much 😅

[@monicabellsloan799]

too much!

[@nisdusanova7367]

Too much

[@valerieprettyman8062]

I talk to much

[@Khasimir]

Too much. Way, way too much, lol.

[@BusterWiegand]

Young Nancy Allen Richard Jones Karen

[@aaroncalaro3368]

Too much 😹

[@kimberlyfrasier4917]

These answers are not even realistic for some jobs

[@gianluigimarudut]

Boring! Too much talk 🙃

[@Bbfanatic]

interview in 35 minutes for a job I have never done but got a great fake resume LFG!

[@mr.tafoya12]

Basically toooooooooooooo much text 🥱🥱

[@OscarAndresBorgenRamirez]

Demaciado. =toomuch

[@joycesaleslins]

Too little

[@NicoleHolayeancahFeko]

Too little

[@jessamarieperez2207]

too little

[@coolbeans621]

Too little

[@DHJags1982]

Too little

[@Glitter.Is.Meta87]

Too little