Webinar tell me about yourself 3-28-12

Quiz Time
How well do you
interview?
1) I am a fabulous interviewer. I
get an offer after almost every
interview.
2) I do ok but I think I could do
better.
3) I have come in second for jobs
I interviewed for more than 3
times in my latest job search.
I think I have a problem.

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Quiz Time
How comfortable are
you with your answer
to “tell me about
yourself”?
1) Great! I am very comfortable
with my response.
2) I do ok but I think I could do
better.
3) I am not comfortable – I
stammer around a bit


Why tell a story?
Most interviewers are awful


Why tell a story?

Start off strong


Why tell a story?

Start off strong

Show you understand yourself


Why tell a story?

Start off strong

Show you understand yourself

Be More Confident!

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Helping people find the job they love katherine@interviewdoc.com or dan@Interviewdoc.com 800-914-7349 www.interviewdoc.com


Can we craft
an answer
scientifically?

5 parts
1 min max

8

Write
down
each part

Edit later

A story
for each
element

9

Part 1:
A few facts



I am from Chicago. I got
my BA from
Northwestern University
and MS from Loyola
University of Chicago in
Industrial Relations. I
have headed an HR team
reporting to the
President for over 20
years…

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I am an experienced HR
executive from Canton,
OH. I’ve worked in a
variety of industries,
professional services,
hospitals,
manufacturing,
electrical utility, small
college, all in HR roles. I
am a networker and
that’s how I’ve built my
career. BA Boston
College, M.ED. From
Kent State. Proud
Golden Flash! …

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Sharing

Now you try…


Part 2:
Accomplishments


Pick a strong
accomplishment
related to the job
description


Talent
development
program?

16

College
recruiting
program?

17

Sharing

Now you try…


Part 3: Five Words
Lay out who you are

Ensure you work
where you are
comfortable and
valued

Have a story for each


High energy Dependable
Smart Hard working
Funny Introspective
Creative Leader
Collaborator
Problem solver
Curious
Team player Sensitive
Analytic Strong
Love people Rational
Empathetic Positive
Orderly Practical
Quiet Strategic
Fun Listener

High energy Dependable
Smart Hard working
Funny Introspective
Leader
Creative
Collaborator
Problem solver Curious
Team player Sensitive
Analytic Strong
Love people Rational
Empathetic Positive
Orderly Practical
Quiet Strategic
Fun Listener

Sharing

Now you try…


Part 4


Be honest but…
relate your
comments to job
that is available


Sharing

Now you try…



Part 5:
Why should they
hire you?

26

I have
demonstrated
experience
solving
problems so
the business
can grow

27

I build
collaborative
teams that get
things done

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Sharing

Now you try…


Pull it all together


Practice…
Practice…
Practice…


Quiz Time
Do you feel more
comfortable answering
the question, “tell me
about yourself” now?
1. Ye s
2. No


Remember…

At least 1 story
per element

Always tell the
truth


Some typical questions – you’re ready!
 What are strengths?
 Five words to describe yourself
 What are your weaknesses?
 Why do you want this job?
 What do you want in your next job?
 Something you are proud of?
 What kind of people do you like to
work with?
 What would your colleagues say
about you?


Sharing
Share some advantages?
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.


Advantages
to this
method
 You are more
confident
 You anticipate
most questions
 Your story is
strategic
 You can observe
them

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Quiz Time

Was this session
useful to you?
1) Yes
2) No


Katherine Burik Katherine@InterviewDoc.com
Dan Toussant Dan@InterviewDoc.com
The Interview Doctor, Inc. ™
www.interviewdoc.com

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