Tell Me About Yourself | Best Answer (from former CEO)

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

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[@gardenjoy5223]

Good content!

[@MaximBordyug.]

My mom used to tell me "remember, they're just people." This helped me relax, be myself and be more conversational.

[@JesusLovesKaciemah7]

Amen

[@lenabarlow]

People, also known as the most dangerous animals you mean? That doesn't make me relax smh..

[@raquelsuarez368]

Someone with common sense.

[@aubreymarfil2253]

same as my mom but i still feel nervous when it comes to interview 😊

[@scalemodeltutor9841]

@@lenabarlowwhat are applying for? As a spy? A hit man? Or want to be a member of a notorious motorcycle gang? Well, certainly this video is not for you.

[@billballeza377]

Tell me about yourself. “Well, I was born at a very young age. But enough about me. Tell me about you. “

[@bvcRCH]

😂😂😂😜

[@Ybizzy65]

🤣🤣🤣

[@chelebelle2223]

LOLOL and you could cap it off by saying, "and I eventually grew up to the age that I am today!" 😄

[@chirag1134]

🤣🤣

[@mariesmalls8335]

🤣

[@MitchellWiggs]

If you don't get a job because you like a different sports team as the interviewer, you've avoided working for a psychopath, congrats

[@e_d_d_d]

Lmao exactly

[@domschenker9771]

Yeah sometimes the criteria they have for not picking a person that might desperately need the job sucks.

[@okayyyy8028]

agreed

[@CountingStars333]

I hate your pfp. Nice ​@@okayyyy8028

[@eversonalmeida9866]

It's really astonishing how personal criteria are used in professional environment. This really doesn't surprise me at all.

[@jordache.c120]

If you are here, your interview is tomorrow, you got this !

[@gamerchick614]

it's Monday and I'm super out of practice.

[@asaamhussein4913]

@@gamerchick614i have one on Monday 😭

[@KakaKamii]

@@gamerchick614it’s in 6 hours and it’s 4 am rn. 😥

[@Devsloveee]

Oh my! Interview Friday

[@moniquedodd456]

Thank you❤

[@belaboured]

"Tell me about yourself" isn't an icebreaker, it's a glacier to cross.

[@johngalvin3124]

@belaboured 'Tell me about yourself', means tell me what you can do for me. All interviews are about them, not you. Get that, and you'll get the job. Any job. From road sweeper to President.

[@carsonhunt4642]

@@johngalvin3124not one bit! It’s simple a “test” question to judge whether or not they like you on a personal/emotional level. They hire who they like tho most, not the most “qualified” person.

[@johngalvin3124]

@carsonhunt4642 Not a chance! The one who can do the most for them, will soon be the most popular one on all levels! Besides which, personally and emotionally, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and that's over in seconds.

[@johngalvin3124]

@@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x So glad you agree, Anastasia.

[@johngalvin3124]

@@AnastasiaRomanov-w9x I'll let you get on, then..

[@marcmelvin3010]

I was interviewed when I applied for the Illinois State Police, back in ‘84, by the district commander, a lieutenant, and the senior master sergeant, who sat behind me where I could not see him. It was a very long interview, technically an interrogation, since they asked many probing questions about my personal life. The final thing asked was “Where do you see yourself in twenty years?”, by the district commander; I told him that I intended to be in his job by then. An idiotic thing to say. I found out later that that answer was the single thing that decided the interview, because though the district commander didn’t like the answer, the lieutenant, and the master sergeant, who was silent the entire time, convinced the district commander that if I had the guts to be that honest, they needed to approve me. As it turned out, many years later I retired from that same district as the senior master sergeant.

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

I would think that would be the perfect answer. If I were that high up in the chain, I'd be looking for the person that's going to be my replacement. At some point I'd want to retire, and I would want to know the district is going to be in good hands. I wouldn't want to hire people that are just OK with stagnating and staying at the same low to middle level their entire career. It may be OK for some hires, but you also need the go-getters that want to step up and take more responsibility as time goes on.

[@1AlexanderCole]

I wanted to transfer to a different unit in the military. Normally it’s simply a case of whether there is an open spot with your job title but I had made a mistake recently that the new commander had heard about. They requested an interview and when asked about the mistake and why they should choose me, I told them because I had grounded the aircraft myself over a very minor mistake that no one would have ever known about that all of my peers would have ignored. I told them my greatest strength was my integrity. They agreed and signed my transfer on the spot.

[@shanequastunningbrave5376]

What they were looking for was the subtext of I'll follow any order from above and rationalise it as "doing my job" or "just following orders" irrespective of the legality, constitution or morality. By answering "in his job" you signalled that you'd do whatever is asked of you so as to rise through the ranks, which is how he got there himself.

[@doubleoblit]

@@cavalieroutdoors6036 people who are hiring a low level position aren't exactly thinking "hmm, I better hire my replacement for 20 years down the line..."

[@sabretom7594]

I wouldn’t work for a guy that insecure in his position. The worst thing about most interviews is the interviewer.

[@onuraagdas8051]

Got an interview in 5 hours. Thank you for possibly, hopefully saving my ass Edit : I GOT THE JOB

[@onuraagdas8051]

@@jeremyquiros5483 thanks man

[@kcsolh]

That is absolutely Awesome! Congratulations ! Yes Bill the Company Expert is the best adviser for job seekers I’ve found. Thank you Bill, and you know what, “you’re Awesome!”

[@lauti9655]

Kudos to you man!!!! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷😁

[@onuraagdas8051]

Thank you all so muchs this means a lot and Bill, I've said it before, I'll say it again, you are the only reason I got this job. I wouldn't have it without your videos

[@anishnehete]

@@onuraagdas8051 nice bro.

[@vl4n7684zt]

Watched this vid 30 minutes before phone interview. Was the first question. Had my resume printed out, so easy to follow along. Kept it under a minute. NAILED the interview!

[@Nichtdu-rt4ih]

Did you get the job tho?

[@kennithminnich]

Tell me about yourself, "I'd rather not, I really need this job"...

[@kelconway5792]

🤣🤣

[@DaeDae1124]

Same!!! I need to support my family!

[@melissagallegos3293]

😂

[@cinebox1646]

"So I will call you later"

[@cinebox1646]

"So I will call you later"

[@Shakur7111]

I lost my job and watched this video i was making only 40k but after watching this video it helped me land 3 offers one 70k and another for 80k and another 55k thank you some much i was feeling depressed getting rejected but now very happy.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Abdi! Congrats!

[@stefaniacontessa]

Congratulations!!!!!

[@ojcdecato3163]

“So tell me about yourself” My brain: 🧠 👁. 👁 👃 👄

[@Neil560]

Ikr😩🤦🏽‍♀️🥹

[@amandaprichard3242]

😂

[@Beautiful_Sound_1995]

I like the brain pointing the wrong way.

[@rafaellima7103]

F A C T S

[@catress_online]

Soo funny 😂

[@MRprogamer991]

After numerous failed interviews, I came across your videos and used your tips to finally land my first engineering job out of college. And now I tell everyone I know looking for a job to go to your channel.

[@arosathi5800]

Hey,first off .congrats on getting ur job. And i am also an engg.student going for an intetview in the coming week ..please give me hands on interview experience .ty

[@bagtea]

@@arosathi5800 I have mine tomorrow. send some lucks lol

[@ElelusivebudgieNor]

@@arosathi5800 how did it go

[@ElelusivebudgieNor]

@@bagtea how did it go

[@arosathi5800]

@@bagtea how did it go for

[@BradleyNguyen_657]

I always struggled with the 'tell me about yourself' question. The way you outlined the structure made it so much clearer. I feel more confident going into my next interview.

[@naominawasaitoga4272]

This was helpful when I was preparing for an interview in June this year. I went in confident during the interview. Lo and behold this was the FIRST QUESTION and I answered it well. It absolutely helped me. I GOT THE JOB!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congrats, Naomi!

[@avanyasaini3657]

can u please tell the answer you have given

[@vladimirvasquez203]

@@avanyasaini3657 do your job lady :)

[@pleasecontactme4274]

​@@vladimirvasquez203 kinda weird replying that considering what the video is about...

[@ebaybasuki]

"Communicate your value" Truth!!

[@coolhand67]

I once started answering that question with “I was born...”, I still shudder at the memory.

[@kingberz]

we all were born sometime its ok

[@ronniejdio9411]

Should have went with I was born in the back seat of a greyhound bus driving down highway 41

[@coolhand67]

@@ronniejdio9411 🙂

[@trappart9209]

@@Boz1211111 lmaoo

[@arisgolseen2693]

lmao I'm just imagining Spongebob's *12 hours later* "And by 12 years old I was..."

[@josephstory6461]

"I have a very particular set of skills"

[@michael2974]

"Skills I have a acquired over a very long career."

[@josephstory6461]

@@michael2974 Lol That's for the next interview.

[@drw1926]

I legit LOL'd at this.

[@BuckarooBanzai-]

Brian mills approve this

[@vgb_here]

"And if you are curious about my skills, Hire me and find out"

[@lotanto6154]

This guy's voice is the perfect voice to have in a interview. He sounds bold and charismatic without sounding like he is too introverted or too extroverted.

[@rainacherienne1010]

What if you don’t have that voice

[@HullsColby]

​​@@rainacherienne1010just keeps memorizing what you know, that will build confidence. The more you are versed at something, the more your natural side will come as you keep talking and talking.

[@RealStockRealTalk]

I LITERALLY NAILED THIS!!!! Ugh I’m so happy!! I got the job on the spot!! Ugh!!! I did NOT see this video until after!!! I DID EVERYTHING YOU SAID to do intuitively and the result is a job! This man knows what he’s saying- well done chap!

[@marketing1988]

I love how you got to the point of the title without talking shit or bragging about yourself or experiences, the most useful clip I’ve ever seen, thank you

[@whaler3232]

"Tell me about yourself" - Just recap your resume in 45 seconds. This is really good advise and is simple and easy to understand.

[@teenamarie1527]

to some they dont suggest to tell them what's already on the resume, but say something about yourself out of the box that one way or another connects with the job your applying for.

[@CPAJayhawk]

Super simple and valuable

[@joanneginever1890]

@@teenamarie1527 Yes, I think that is an excellent idea. I don't see the point in just rehashing what's already on the resume.

[@marycera1530]

I'm not interviewing but this guy is articulate, energetic, and interesting.

[@c-mandawg]

As someone with admittedly poor people skills, these videos really help a lot to understand what the interviewer is looking for. It's all great getting hundreds of interviews lined up based on my resume, but it hurts, it sucks when you leave the interview with a another sting of dissapointment, knowing you just messed that one up again

[@lilgorgo]

feel you friend. hope youre doing well :)

[@krescendaskjerve5141]

I feel ya there

[@RexJamesJr.]

amen. Ill be at 100 after today's. if I dont get this job then I am just starting my own thing. i may be mentally stronger because of this experience, but society doesnt value that asset so it's basically been a huge waste of time, money and resources.

[@regaininglife9084]

What has helped me the most is being likeable and easy-going. And focusing on what value I am bringing or would bring to them.

[@Chuka_lupin]

I remember binge watching your interview preparation guides the nights before my two interviews. Today is my second day at that job and I am so grateful to you sir. Thank you, thank you, thank you. God bless you!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congrats, Chukwuka! Sounds like you nailed it!

[@ericsmith-sx8xi]

The first time i was asked that question, i was dumbfounded. I told them my hobbies etc...i didn't get the job. Ask a stupid question, you get stupid answers.

[@agiverreviga4592]

I always thought this question meant exactly that, lol...

[@wicrosoft8091]

You may have just saved me from failing a future job interview. Thanks

[@vladimirmkrtumyan2983]

You answered correctly for my company. I’d be interested if you improve yourself in your free time or just like to have fun

[@gameonyolo1]

It's ur loss not theirs

[@melevan15]

I did this too. I was in college. I still get embarrassed thinking about it.

[@codymqueen]

I practically froze when they asked me this. Air Force Veteran here, the last time I did an interview had been well over 8 years. Praise God I was chosen for the job! This video helped though. Thank you.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Cody! Congratulations!

[@kezonmcneill]

Never talk about your personal business in an interview. Keep it to your professional background and experience. Great info!

[@philipkrieg9419]

I don't know why I can't stop watching these. Not even looking for a job

[@livinthedream4479]

Get another job Dude!

[@ladyzellia]

i watch your video just to teach my daughter. i pointed out that whenever there's a school project need to be present, she need to use the 1 minute timer (yours is 45 second) and used simple sentence with sharp content to do the presentation. now, she's the favorite student among her friends to present their school project. thanks to you Sir 🙏🏻

[@danielliang9266]

That's some lovely commitment to teaching your child!

[@МирзоАбдуллоев-п4д]

Прувет

[@doogiemcdougster6740]

I've conducted well over 100 interviews. I can confirm that this method would have worked well on me as the hiring manager.

[@sukhjinderdhaliwal8971]

I have an interview soon... but is the best answer for pay expectation?

[@eineeidechse6898]

@@sukhjinderdhaliwal8971 "give me everything you have" and than start to laugh.

[@memikel1489]

You can definitely see by your presentation that you teach this on the postgraduate level the way you recap what you've covered at the end is extremely valuable and definitely acknowledges that we're only retaining 20%of what we hear and 10% what we read, yet 50% of what we see and hear. You're definitely providing tremendous value. Thank you so much for expertise and the effort.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Wow! That's a pretty high-level compliment, Mikel! Made my day!

[@gravito1573]

yes this is very helpfull

[@Hcrlnd]

As someone with Asperger's, it's really difficult to understand the grey area, even with questions that SOUND simple enough to answer. Employers these days need to drop this concept and start thinking about meeting the IQ level of the jobseeker in order to hire their skills. Things need to be black and white, no hidden meanings, first time, every time to eliminate the waste of time with confusion. I'm so glad that you actually explain things in a more black and white clear crystal clarity.

[@saf1...]

That sounds beautiful clear crystal clarity❤

[@tonynguyen7669]

"Great tip! Following the format from oldest to newest on my resume really paid off. I landed an in-person interview with the panel and received an offer within the same week. Thank you so much!"

[@londyc]

I got the job!!! Thanks so much. I watched your videos right before my interview. My Interviewers said that I was so phenomenal they just knew right off the bat that it had to be me. Thank you!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Londyc! Glad it worked out

[@kaffenaddict8864]

I have a interview tomorrow 😩

[@aquafresh3150]

All these interview videos are directed to high value jobs and I'm over here nervous for an interview for a warehouse.

[@LookItsDev]

Hey man! Nothing wrong with working in a warehouse! Don’t beat yourself down for not having what some people consider a “high value” job. You have a job and do what you need to do to live like the rest of us do! I’m sure your job is very important!

[@999fieldsie]

I work in a warehouse feel like a loser

[@syrro698]

Bro same I have an interview in a couple of hours for pizza hut

[@Zaakro]

I work at a warehouse and entry level pay is $40K a year. If you can maximize your bonus you can make over $60K.

[@mynameis3983]

Atleast y'all can land an interview, some of us can't even get one

[@jillh2858]

I did this. I firmly believe it got me the job. After I did this, the interviewer said, "Well, it looks like you've answered our first couple of questions..." It was a beautiful thing to hear. They couldn't wait to hire me.

[@blademan77]

A huge thank you for all this content. I've been out of work for 8 years. I watched and learnt from your videos and had 2 job offers this week and have accepted one. Thank you ever so much. This is life changing for me.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congratulations, Blademan! Things are changing!

[@imferwy]

Over a month ago I watched this video a night before an interview, and I got the job thanks to it, basically. My first IT role at a big tech company. Thanks a lot, this 5min video is so valuable.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Fernando!

[@stevehutch]

I have never heard so much wisdom condensed into such a short space of time. Thank you.

[@masterx2z]

I just want to come back and say this video (and the entire series) are amazing. I got my first job offer just earlier today as a fresh grad. I followed what you said and practiced and i got the job!!! Guys forget all the other videos you see on youtube, this guy knows what he’s talking about!! The job i got was a Jr. Project Engineer at a major engineering firm!! I literally graduate next week and i’m so grateful that i stumbled upon your videos.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Wow! Thanks, Masterx2z - and Congratulations!

[@andrejka_talking_out_loud]

They should have taught this kind of thing in high school and college.

[@ZacHawkins42]

The education system is for churning out reliable order followers, not to actually help people succeed in life.

[@jesseknox9322]

I used to reply, "What would you like to know?" When I was a kid applying at a grocery store where they were interviewing a 100 other teenagers they were relieved and moved on lol other jobs some people asked more detail some didn't know how to handle it. 50 50 response. This reflection on the resume is way better I love it

[@Josh23761]

5 minutes only. Straight to the point. Useful information given in digestible medium. No repeating ones self. No ones time wasted. I see why you were a CEO. Most KZbinrs would have made this 25minutes repeating mostly the same point or making statements of the obvious. Thank you for this advice.

[@unidentifiedobject6913]

I love how you end every of your video by saying "you're awesome". Simple yet impactful to me personally. Thank you!

[@depthhistory]

I once flew from San Jose to NYC for an interview only to discover that the interviewer hadn’t read my resume. Worse, he berated me for not meeting the requirements he hadn’t bothered to list in the ad. At least he did reimburse me for the plane ticket and hotel. What a jerk. I ran into him several times afterwards at trade shows and just ignored him.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

I once flew 2000 miles for an interview where the exact same thing happened. I feel your pain,

[@gauravrathod5858]

Same thing happened with me ,I applied for something else I got interview opportunity for something else lol

[@wolfebraziler5022]

@@TheCompaniesExpert I have met several times such jerks. One said that he doesn't like university I graduated from in Uzbekistan, other two guys (in two different cases) just said that I gave them wrong answer to a tech question (I am sure that I gave them the right one), many times I was asked about my age, which is illegal of course, but I didn't know how to react, several times I was denied on the ground of being "over-skilled". Can you advice, sir?

[@charlesdudek7713]

Lucky you didn't end up working for the jackass.

[@alexawermuth1219]

They make you fly across the country for a stupid interview when you might not even get the job meanwhile target down the street from me is doing zoom interviews?!

[@Mr90439]

Hello, I recently had a job interview about a team manager position. I was asked to tell something negative about myself, to introduce myself, why I have never achieved the same position in the company I was working for... I answered everything according to your suggestions in your videos, with full confidence. Guess what, I finally got the job! Many Thanks for your help!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Xiao! Congratulations! I'm glad it worked out

[@michellelong5081]

I just want to say thank you. I used your techniques during interviews and I must say that I feel more comfortable & confident. In addition, I was asked "how do I deal with "stress" and I politely told the interviewer that I don't! She literally said, "I like that!" I expect to hear from this week! Your advice along with some prepping is priceless! 🙏

[@brownmomreviews5363]

Got a job after watching your videos and following your advice

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congratulations, Brown! I'm sure you're feeling very relieved

[@devanne3]

There is no way that I cannot like your video Sir. You have hit the bullseye. And to think I would have skipped this video in my search because Sir was not wearing a tie. Thank You! Your videos adds immense value.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Wow, thank you, Devanne! From now on, I will make sure I'm wearing an incredibly fancy tie - just for you!!

[@Indeed]

Your explanation of how to organize resume summaries, oldest to most recent, is very helpful. Great video, The Companies Expert!

[@MODDINGPRIME]

man like indeed

[@eversonmoura2571]

Hey indeed what a coincidence you are here .. I’m improving my interview skills because I have a panel interview at indeed.. I think that a sign 😂wish me luck 🍀

[@Indeed]

@@eversonmoura2571 best of luck!

[@eversonmoura2571]

@@Indeed thank u 🙏🏽

[@danielpam6310]

Yes INDEED 😉..get it? Haha 😂

[@zexianglin4133]

Great video. Before I watch this series, I never passed the first round interview. Got rejected so many times that I lost count myself. Found this channel just on the weekend before the interview, and now I got a offer!! Thank you!!!!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to Go, Zexiang!

[@sheshotjfk8375]

The problem with conducting interviews is that you end up hiring someone who is good at interviews, as opposed to someone who is actually good at the given job. Interviews are actually counterproductive to the given goal and will result in HORRIBLE hires. Instead you should give them a task related to the job they will be doing and see how they perform.

[@alex8659]

💯 you are correct. I have thought of this also. Interviews don’t really show what you will be as an employee

[@Mark-wd5zb]

I prefer an employer ask me to show previous work that I've done that would relate to the current position. For me, I have ZERO interest in putting in work for someone who has not hired me. If you want me to complete a task for you, pay me for it. Because bottom line is, you might have two candidates who both complete that task for your masterfully. And then you have to choose only one candidate. For me to do amazing work for you, ultimately to not get hired for reasons I will never find out, is of no interest to me. It's a huge waste of my time.

[@jlh4jc]

If you just ask the standard boilerplate interview questions, then yes. Using a targeted selection interview process forces even the best interview to think on his/her feet. It helps with the "show me" part of whether this candidate can do the job.

[@sheshotjfk8375]

@@Mark-wd5zb That's not what I'm talking about. I don't mean working for them for free. I mean something simple that only takes a few minutes. Fore example. When I interviewed for a sales job the manager asked me to sell him a pen. Two minutes later he couldn't hire me fast enough. Or lets say I'm hiring an artist. I might ask him to draw me a cartoon Pig. That only takes a minute or two but tells me everything I need to know. I don't care if he is good at answering questions. That's not what the job is. I only care if he can draw. No matter how many questions I ask him, that won't tell me if he can draw. But most people would interview the artist and ask him a lot of questions and then hire the person that answers the questions the best. That makes not sense and you end up with employees that can't do the work.

[@henryrogers5500]

Will you pay me for my time? If not, go pound sand. You're not worthy of my valuable contribution to help make your "business" more profitable.

[@Lidlhemd67]

I successfully applied for my DREAM job (a faculty position at a great university). Your videos helped me so much when preparing (and rocking) the interviews. Thanks a lot Bill! You are awesome!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Grambie!

[@Pax_Veritas]

Wow no buzzwords, no pseudo-scientific nonsense, no narcissism, just solid advice that's easy to follow. Thank you sir

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Thanks, Pax! No alphanumeric, unpronounceable blather, no pathetic, self-aggrandizing boloney, just a solid, straight-to-the-point, three-letter name that rolls off the tongue. Way to go!

[@Pax_Veritas]

@@TheCompaniesExpert Thanks again sir I have interviews in December and I've found several of your videos helpful. "Pax" is the Latin word for "Peace" most commonly known from "Pax Britannica", the peaceful period between 1815-1914

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Pax Romana to you!

[@anonymousf8406]

Ive been interviewed by the ceo of a company one time, and honestly it was great because he did most of the talking. Way more personable and dowb to earth than any hiring manager ive ever interviewed with. Ive moved to another job since then, but the guy told me i always have a job with his company.

[@FrankSmith116]

I really enjoyed this and then realized I have no job interview anywhere in the foreseeable future. I am self employed now but some of the most fun I have had is the excitement of a job interview.

[@37running]

Outstanding! I recently had a resume with 8 jobs in the past 3 years. I told her I can tell she is honest by actually providing her true work history and asked her to tell me something else truthful. She told me she did not like being told what to do and until she found a job that allowed her freedom she would not be providiing her services longterm. I thanked her for coming in and to expect a call regardless of the outcome and in the meantime she should seriously consider opening her own business.

[@MrRubrick]

I had my first interview for a senior job last week and got called for a second one this week. Just watched this for special insight and realised that I did everything exactly as you said.

[@user-jx1rs5my4u]

Thank you KZbin algorithm. I have an interview in 2 days and I get this channel in recommended.

[@olgashymanskaya6600]

I’m not planning any. WTF??? Maybe destiny knows better????

[@SubzeroMKG]

I'm cramming tonight doing these videos as homework for my interview tomorrow. I'm excited to see these make a difference!

[@alexandralo5750]

I watched about 10 of your videos last night and followed your helpful tips. This morning I interviewed through Zoom and got a job offer on the spot! I have 3 more interviews this week and I feel more prepared than ever.

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

That's wonderful news, Alexandra! You're a Star!

[@helenmarie01]

I watched these videos of yours in the Get Hired series yesterday. I had a virtual interview on Teams this morning, and got a call shortly after from the Operations Manager who said she's going to send me an offer today. I just wanted to say thank you for these great videos that are not overly long. These were really great tips that helped me immensely. Thank you so much for also being AWESOME!!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congrats, HelenMarie! You obviously did a fantastic job!

[@7kortos7]

the simple knowledge of what they expect from that answer gives me so much more confidence too. I was always turned off by that question because it's so vague. we could be in the interview all day if I wanted to tell them about myself. but then they just turn into a therapist. but knowing that they are basically asking to reiterate and sum up your resume. shoot I can do that.

[@johnmorrisrussell4680]

I like his vigorous, no-nonsense style. Will definitely watch more of these by Bill

[@l.gilder5586]

The most concise video on how to handle this question, without all the fluff. Straight to the point, which is great!

[@gothicwriter9897]

Brilliant. Been to many interviews over the years and this is great advice. The only time I knew I was not going to get the job early on in the interview was when the interviewer scanned my CV and said "Hmm you've got more qualifications than I have." Difficult to get out of that one. Later I worked in UK for a large government organisation and the management decided they wanted everybody to list all their major qualifications on their email signatures. It lasted a week. Many senior managers were embarrassed by learning how qualified their teams were compared to them - I know qualifications are not everything but this was priceless as everyone benefits from a little humility every now and then.

[@Churonaldpakhuen]

I swear, for job seekers you attend job interview with CV and resume, you get the job or not, you did the best.

[@ElizabethMartinez-xz5ec]

Wow!! God heard my prayers! I’ve been in more than 3 job interviews this week and when it gets to this question:”tell me about yourself” I do talk but I hate it. However, this video helped me to answer that question in a more organized way. Thank you!!

[@donnelly5757]

I have an Accounts Receivable Coordinator interview in less than 12 hours. Even though it is only a three-month contract, it surely will be a huge leap forward from what I was doing last year at this time. This video has put me at ease!

[@Debrody1]

I like the sports team analogy. Consider this, I was interviewed for a special education position. I was asked about my administrative license and if I would do that. I mentioned that, for myself, I wouldn't want to switch teaching states and be a new administrator. I believe one or the other, but both may be difficult simulaneously. One of the interviewers was a first year administrator from out of state. They ended the interview and that person walked me to the door. I was okay with that for the following reason: Would I want someone so petty being my supervisor? I know the market is tough, but sometimes it is important to be thankful for the jobs that you don't get.

[@saf1...]

Dodged a bulllllllllet. I would go raving mad having a boss I can't even stand cus of their bossiness

[@GrahamSiggins]

I like how right after saying you should repeat the main points as to why you fit the job, he repeats his main point of the video ;)

[@kazimsyed298]

Bill my good friend, I have a job interview in 2.5 hours, you got me the job last time, lets see it happen again, stay blessed bredda

[@Lordquaz82]

I have an interview in 2 hours, grateful the universe put you in my path. Will edit with update.

[@dominikakasprzyk9796]

This guy is literally the best!!! I watched his videos a couple of days before I had my interviews and I got all the jobs I interviewed for 🤩 Thank you so much!!!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Congrats, Dominika! You crushed it!!

[@creamyclams9535]

You’re literally changing lives! I managed to ace my interview for a business administration apprenticeship. Thank you so much!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, James!

[@FranciscoOrtizGonzalez]

I know this is old, but it is a great video!!! I followed your advice from other videos, like "why should we hire you?" and "what is your weakness?" and guess what? I GOT RECRUITED for the position I wanted and I got into an AMAZING team! I was blessed by your videos! THANK YOU!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

That's great to hear, Francisco! Way to Go!!!!!!!!!!

[@50Quid-d3x]

I have absolutly blown almost every job interview I have ever been on... except for a rare few which all turned out to be great!

[@yutehube4468]

This is the most daunting question for some reason.

[@johndear4639]

The "other side of the table" perspectives are really true in these videos. It's really refreshing to hear these things since, I have been sitting on both sides of the table and I see this is taught next to none in academic schools for instance. Education is good but then again so are the real life hints and experience. You have to start a career somewhere and these videos do give good ground root for that.

[@TMM6900]

Exactly what i learn from my previous experience. Use this question to summarize your resume. Can't not go wrong - because it's an open ended question

[@sampinargote55]

I watched many of your videos a few days before I had an interview. I got the job!!! Thank you so much!

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

That's wonderful, Sam! They picked a good one!

[@abdulkarim74]

Hey, I saw your video yesterday, copied your method for this question, and guess what? I got a job offer today! 🎉 MASSIVETHANK YOU ! 🎉🎉

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

Way to go, Abdul Karim!! Congrats

[@aarchez1172]

I just completed the first phase of my interview and your videos helped me immensely. Being prepared is definitely a big plus! Thank you Bill

[@theUserdudex]

Got a job interview tomorrow and that's what brought me here. Gonna just do a binge on your playlist!!! Thanks Bill!!

[@cswalker21]

Ha ha, I absolutely FROZE on this question in an interview once. I just sat there tongue-tied for what seemed like forever, LOL. Amazingly I did get the job, so I guess I recovered nicely, but man, that was torture! My mind went simply blank and I just couldn't think of a single thing to say about myself.

[@lukepasca9765]

I just applied to my first job ever at a high end restaurant and they called me in for an interview- my brother turned me to these videos to prepare. So helpful, thank you so much! It’s in a few hours so wish me luck I guess 😂

[@lukepasca9765]

I got the job!!

[@Mr-Filmoholic]

@@lukepasca9765 Congratulations bro

[@matts2208]

@@lukepasca9765 congrats man. My brother sent me to this channel as well. Got my interview in a few hours

[@harshith7793]

@@matts2208 did you get the job too!!

[@matts2208]

@@harshith7793 yesssir

[@andre.a.b.c]

Went to an interview simulation, got this asked first, starting babbling for minutes on end while realizing how rusty I am after three years "out of the game". So yeah thanks this was helpful for when the real thing happens!

[@philippapafragas6985]

I watched this video 3 years ago and is pure gold. The phrase "...and that's what brings ke here today" stuck with me for all this time! You sir have a true talent in communication!

[@deepankaradhikari5405]

This pops up on my feed out of nowhere amongst coding videos, and the next day i got placed. Kudos man!

[@shreyasjarmale7591]

I'm 21 from India and I have my first ever interview coming up very soon. And I'm getting to learn a lot on how to face it through your videos. Thanks a lot.

[@8675-__]

Practice with a friend

[@3786373]

Just want to say this man has a perfect English. It was such a pleasure to listen to him. If something he can become English teacher. 👍❤️

[@gooe9561]

I'm open minded, confident in my abilities, and I respect others.

[@waizcanabes]

oh God, this is the best advice ive ever heard in 35 years of living.

[@thevintagekitty]

Brilliant! I just had 2 interviews where the person DID NOT read my resume at all. They fully relied on the recruiter to handle all of that, LOL, so yeah, like he said, it does happen.

[@eroeZ562]

I've been watching this over and over to prepare for my interview today, and he asked something completely different 😹 but still, this helped lead to my confidence, and I got the internship! So yayy

[@TheCompaniesExpert]

I'm so glad, YGK! Way to go!

[@HHmz-rp8ht]

"We're gonna make the assumption that they actually read your resume" Making a lot of assumptions here

[@gnd22]

Yep. A safer assumption is that their computer keyword search algorithm kicked out your resume which was later emailed to the interviewer along with "we need you to interview this candidate right now".

[@nicholasdalinkiewicz8036]

And you are assuming that grammar is irrelevant. What on Earth does "gonna" mean?

[@mosasa1307]

@@nicholasdalinkiewicz8036 gonna means going to, welcome to the internet my friend

[@LaVieEsthetique]

I am just watching this video two years after I did this with my VP interview with my boss, a director. I got lucky and did this instinctively. I got the job and have been here two years, so it clearly works!!! Great video!

[@shadowgirlreiesu8949]

I really want to say thanks for your video, usually I answer this question with "I am hardworking etc." But I watched your video and used some of the tips. Had an interview today, by the time I got home, they called and said I can start tomorrow!