@@vimalrajnedunchezhian2745 That is certainly an option! If you are asked to do a presentation, this fits in great. If it isn't a presentation interview, I would ask if it's okay for you to screen share prior to your interview, likely during the scheduling of the interview. My one warning is don't rely on your screen share or notes - anything can happen and if you don't have a mental list of what you want to touch on, you'll stumble and that can make a worse impression. Best wishes!
You completely changed my interview game with this video. Anyone else coming here so last minute interview help this video has great tips. The present, past, future format really helped me highlight my relevant skills for the role I was applying for. Since my current role is unrelated I was able to gloss over it by saying, " My current role is in 'industry' but with my past experience doing a, b, c I think I would be a good fit for this role. The interviewer seemed very impressed with my opener and after I was done said I had answered her next question. It also makes sense to practice the answer to question so it flows naturally because you are going to be asked this question in some form at ever interview. I'm sad I just stumbled on your videos but there is a right time for everything. I did get the new job and I feel like it was due to having such a strong opener.
I've been binging your videos in preparation for interviews. I'm feeling a lot more confident and less anxious. Thanks for all the tips! I'll report back once I get hired! :)
Your advice is very spot on, thanks for that! From my experience, the whole interview game seems to be all about how good a candidate could be at acting. Oftentimes, employers forget that they are also the ones who should put some kind of effort to win good candidates and get them interested in the company without making basic statements listing cookies and vacation days as extra perks.
Great video! As a career coach, I will recommend this to my clients. I appreciate the past, present, and future ideas. AND practice with a recording. Well done!
I have a teaching interview tomorrow. "One of the major reasons I am a teacher today is because I am a slow learner, many times slow learners are regarded or seen as stupid people. I love teaching because being able to help low achieving students fulfils my heart. My reward accelerates when that one learner who never gets anything right finally gets the concept" Does that personal information make look bad?
I hope your interview went well! I don't think this makes you look bad - though I wouldn't share it in your answer to "tell me about yourself," but more a question about why you want to be a teacher or work in schools.
@@LifeWorkBalance Great stuff, thank you very much. I actually got the job and for some reason I used this answer for the exact suggested question. Thank you very much, your videos really helped me to be well prepared for this interview. I especially loved asking the intimidating questions :)! 😶
Thank you very much, Abby! I am a nurse, living in Germany and I just sent an application for a position in the hospital that I am already working for. The first step is done, I already received an Inviting for a job interview. So as I really want this new position ( recruiting & onboarding for nurses/MD' s from other countries) which is completely different to that what I am doing now ( endoscopy), I long for really good preparing myself. Your videos are so helpful, now I have better ideas to go through the upcoming interview. 😊
Just in time for my Job interview tomorrow! Actually it is just a practice for my class for my Employment Achievement Strategies module. So when we are in the actual interview for a job position we have confidence and ready for it. Thank you very much Abby for all your videos. This really helped me a lot
The timing of these interview coaching techniques is perfect in my situation, where after 34 straight years of continuous service at three major corporations, where I did little serious interviewing, I was somewhat insecure about a recent job elimination and foggy where this lands. I strolled through your thoughtful and logical guidance with interest which has built my confidence so I actually pace myself, look forward to interviews, connect and be genuine and sincere. I think this was one of the best things that could have happened for a much needed change of scenery. Thanks again.
Yay!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Many people are in a similar situation to you, so I hope these videos continue to be helpful :) Good luck on your job search!
Will be logging in to a Virtual Product Development Engineering interview this week with a top foreign company...your videos are a real huge readiness booster. Thank you.
Hi Abby, I just wanted to THANK YOU for all of your great advices, after watching them all and had interviews, I got my dream job!if I didn’t find your video, I would have been felt overwhelmed, thank you again for your support!! Xxx
Thank you for sharing your channel concerning these issues. They are vital key points and elements of gaining employment, and the processes involved, that not a lot of formats address in detail so it is understood how pertinent and forming it is in their effects of execution and the dynamics of the outcomes possible.
I am preparing for an interview on Monday (I am writing this on Friday morning) and this is great advice, I had no idea about the present-past-future format. Thank you so much, you have greately helped me structure my response to this question !
Congratulations on your upcoming interview!! This format has really helped me and others structure the answer to "tell me about yourself" in an effective way. Good luck, I hope you rock it!
@@LifeWorkBalance Actually I think I nailed all the questions in which I followed your advice. Some minor mistakes in one very technical question, but I think I got it. Your content really helped me!
Hi. I'm a new subscriber from Manila, Philippines. I'm preparing for an interview later tonight. Your tips are among the best on TH-cam, compared to the videos I watched before. Your approach is very concise and direct. I'll keep you posted if I get the job.
You know, I've watched a couple of your videos and you have a good way about yourself. I've enjoyed watching. One of the others, it's more a matter of endurance 😅. Thanks from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you so much for everything you do. I got 2 job positions at same time and I had to be the one to pick. I watched most of your videos and they are very helpful.
Thank you! I really appreciate listening to you and gleaning how I can improve!! I'm old school and this drastically changed how I prepare. I feel way more confident. I will continue to learn from you.
Good advice. I am going back into the job market after an extremely long absence so your insight was crucial because I barely recall the types of questions they ask on interviews. I do want to organized, prepared and brief,yet informative.. Thanks I'll be watching.
Getting back into the world of work can be intimidating! Take it one step at a time and try not to be too hard on yourself. You have many valuable skills that you use, even if you've been out of the job market. I wish you the best in your job search!
Omg I am so glad to find you Abby!! Your videos are the ones what I was looking for. Expert advice and very useful tips. I am watching them back to back and felt the need to thank you ❤❤
Wow! You really amazing! Can you give me a tips, how to answer these question,.. pleaseee. 1. Have you ever worked in a team and how you manage to take ideas from everyone 2. how new technologies can solve the problem 3. how you solve a problem in real life I hope you noticed this. I am your new subscriber :) Thanks!
GREAT question! My best tip would be to watch this video on the formula for behavior-based interview questions: th-cam.com/video/qFCwtSA2y5U/w-d-xo.html What you'll want to do is think about a time when you did those exact things in your questions (worked on a team, managed ideas from multiple people, used technology to solve a problem, and how you solved a problem in general) and use the formula (my preference is CAR) to craft your response. I've also got other behavior-based interview questions you can think about on my website here: lwbalance.com/2020/06/06/free-list-of-52-behavior-based-interview-questions/ I hope this helps! THANK YOU for being a new subscriber!!
Thanks heaven I stumbled on this now before my interview,it's has made my research easy. I wish for an opportunity to prepare myself for this interview,I don't want to blow this one like others.
Thank you so much for your very informative videos. This help me a lot. Thanks again & please continue what you are doing because you help a lot of people. I was scheduled for an interview & was given a short notice thus I do not have plenty of time to prepare but with your guidance I managed to boost my confidence & be able to perform well. Thank you!
As far as the “what are you doing now” portion, should you include a personal detail if it is the reason why you are currently unemployed? (ie, I took a break from working to care for my husband when his health suddenly declined but he is recovered now and I’m able to get back to a career)
No, unfortunately I don't! I need to create one, because you are not the first to ask this type of question...I have several tips that could apply to anyone who has taken a break from the world of work to raise children or care for others (elder care, etc.).
It sounds like the answer is a linkedin summary. However, I have encountered many interviewers looking for a casual introductory answer about personal life just to get the ball rolling. I have to ask if it is in reference to professional experience or personal. Outside of a job interview, it is usually personal.
I had an interview where the hiring manager asked this question but specifically asked. "Tell me something about yourself that has nothing to do with work or the position" YIKES!
Traumatherapie? I always wondered, why I wasn't transitioned into my first job by the high school that gave me a high school certificate. Legal secretary in Notary's rooms for instance.
I guess when I have been asked the question tell me about yourself I feel like it's so open-ended in so many ways you can answer, I kind of feel like they want to know a little bit about everything so I do start with and just touch on growing up in a close-knit family and still have those values but I move on quickly to education and then experience and I can do that in less than 90 seconds and I think they appreciate the fact that you touch a little bit on personal values and integrity based on growing up.. I think it shows that you have a solid foundation that you can bring and use in the organization What are your thoughts
You could certainly share that information during your answer to "tell me about yourself!" I wouldn't give too many details about your family, but I do think if it's relevant to the job and you think it will help you connect with the interviewer, you can go for it.
I have a lot of experience on both ends of the interview process and have learned so much from your videos which I just happened to come across now thank you. Excellent recommendations on the questions at the end of the interview one of the other ones that I ask is actually asking for the job if I want it that is what are your thoughts on that?
Thanks for your comments! Are you asking my thoughts on asking the interviewer for the job, during the interview? If so, I wouldn't usually recommend doing this - it's clear you want the job because you are interviewing for it. What I would do instead is express my enthusiasm for the role and describe why I'm a great fit for it during the beginning of the interview (likely during my answer to "tell me about yourself") and at the end of the interview thank them for their time and reiterate my enthusiasm for the role.
Thank you for the helpful information. How do you handle negative fishing? For example, "I heard you left xyz?" or "Someone said they had a bad experience?"
I think it depends. If they're using this type of language, my warning bells go off automatically that there is gossip or drama involved and I may not want to be a part of that. However, if you really want this job, and you think it might be a good fit, then it's okay to address the "negative fishing" head on. If there's any truth to it, you can talk about what you've learned as a result.
Truly amazing, as others have said, very specific and reliable information that works. The video also left me feeling much more confident and assured about myself and my approach to interviews. Very grateful for the information and advice shared!!
You could certainly use the past, present, future format. It's not going to change much. However, I feel like present, past, future tells more of a story. Check this video out for more: th-cam.com/video/Q5_REDeRvyc/w-d-xo.html
Maybe watch this video on "why do you want to leave" to help answer this question? th-cam.com/video/AXObwR5l4qA/w-d-xo.html If you are still stumped, let me know if you want to schedule a session to discuss. My email is abby@lwbalance.com
I would have found it very useful if you had shared an actual example of what you would have said as a way of demonstrating how you craft a response using the Present-Past-Future structure. Without hearing an example, I’m still confused.
how do i approach this when my highlights are already on my resume? i worked hard to make sure my resume encompasses the best of my career, so i'm at a loss at to what else i'd add say other than stuff that's already on my resume for this specific question.
Yeah, you don’t want to reiterate the same stuff on your resume. However, your resume likely isn’t in story format, whereas your answer to this question is more of a story to explain why you’re here and why you’re a good fit for this position.
I have an interview for aldi tomorrow and I'm apsalutly terrified I wnat to make a good first impression but I always say thr wrong things and start and ramble on about things I shouldn't be telling them about cause I'm too honest 😅
These are the links from the description box! Hope they help :) Tell me about yourself: How to answer this common interview question!: th-cam.com/video/KhzLqsOj2y4/w-d-xo.html Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview: th-cam.com/video/8LwveoDO_M8/w-d-xo.html Last Minute Interview Tips: th-cam.com/video/EXoA7bfPC5g/w-d-xo.html How to make a GREAT first impression during your job interview: th-cam.com/video/KySZHR_wVjE/w-d-xo.html Interview Tips Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLzWOz8R0BVKl4PETqrCvLdQJyGvPQFx4m.html
Watching your videos has been interesting, learning things and ways i never even thought of. Now that being said, how do you answer the "Tell me about yourself" as it relates to the job you're applying for, when you have no experience, when no experience is required?
Focus on your transferrable skills (check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/2B-SATGV58E/w-d-xo.html) and still use the same formula. Your answer to the question may be on the shorter end if you have 0 experience, (the past part may be very quick, like, "I just graduated from XYZ") so you'll want to focus more on the future part of the formula. I hope this helps!
Im definitely guilty of verbalizing my resume and always hate this question, oh no! It seems like this is almost similar to what you'd put in a cover letter, about how previous experience relates directly to things from the job posting?
Somewhat - though you want your cover letter to tell a story about how you are a good fit for the overall position, where as your answer to this question (tell me about yourself) is more of "tell me (quickly) about how your previous experience and future goals relate to this position and why you're a good fit." A cover letter probably couldn't be condensed into 90 seconds!
If you've worked before, you can use the formula I've shared in this video! Present, past, future. Past is where you focus on your previous experience.
Hi! Thank you so much for useful tips. If you were Russian, would you start your answer with words, that you left Russia after few days the war started and now live in another country? It's better to say somehow that we completely against this war, but I don't know how to make it better.
Good question - and I can appreciate your feelings about how to approach this. In the US, this type of conversation should not come up because it could lead to possible discrimination. If you are interviewing for a job in a different country where it is appropriate to disclose this information then I think it is appropriate to be honest about why you left!
It depends! You'll likely want to focus on your transferrable skills from your past & present - while you may not have much professional PAID experience (e.g. a job) you may have experience with school, group projects, etc. You can pull on that experience, even if it isn't paid work experience.
Thank you for the advice. I am in the process of finding a job, and your video will definitely help me get one. I have a question: There is a gap in my experience due to a personal situation; can I mention it?
I understand! It's hard to give examples since everyone's answer will be unique and different. I will likely work on creating an update to this video and will include a few examples to help people like you develop your own!
Have you used the "present + past + future" format to answer introduction questions like "tell me about yourself?" How did it work for you?!
This is a great way @lifeworkbalance Abby.
How about pitching yourself using a slide to demonstrate your past experience while you speak ? screenshare
@@vimalrajnedunchezhian2745 That is certainly an option! If you are asked to do a presentation, this fits in great. If it isn't a presentation interview, I would ask if it's okay for you to screen share prior to your interview, likely during the scheduling of the interview. My one warning is don't rely on your screen share or notes - anything can happen and if you don't have a mental list of what you want to touch on, you'll stumble and that can make a worse impression. Best wishes!
You completely changed my interview game with this video. Anyone else coming here so last minute interview help this video has great tips. The present, past, future format really helped me highlight my relevant skills for the role I was applying for. Since my current role is unrelated I was able to gloss over it by saying, " My current role is in 'industry' but with my past experience doing a, b, c I think I would be a good fit for this role. The interviewer seemed very impressed with my opener and after I was done said I had answered her next question. It also makes sense to practice the answer to question so it flows naturally because you are going to be asked this question in some form at ever interview. I'm sad I just stumbled on your videos but there is a right time for everything. I did get the new job and I feel like it was due to having such a strong opener.
Thank you! I am so glad this format helped you and "changed your interview game." What a success story :)
Congrats again on the new role!!
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Please help me I have interview next week thanks
I've been binging your videos in preparation for interviews. I'm feeling a lot more confident and less anxious. Thanks for all the tips! I'll report back once I get hired! :)
I listen to you and I passed my interview. Thank you very much.
Great job!
The VERY BEST interview tips out there. Thank you! Love your delivery!
Thank you!!!
Your advice is very spot on, thanks for that! From my experience, the whole interview game seems to be all about how good a candidate could be at acting. Oftentimes, employers forget that they are also the ones who should put some kind of effort to win good candidates and get them interested in the company without making basic statements listing cookies and vacation days as extra perks.
Great video! As a career coach, I will recommend this to my clients. I appreciate the past, present, and future ideas. AND practice with a recording. Well done!
Thank you!!
I have been interviewing for weeks now. I have never been jobless before and it's getting tough I'm going to watch all your videos now!
Same here as I’m getting older is harder for me. I usually pass all my interviews on the spot but lately I been to 5 and didn’t called back!
Thank you for your support! How have things been going as of late with your interviews?
Ugh! 5 with no call backs!? That is so disheartening! Have things been getting better as of late?
I have a teaching interview tomorrow. "One of the major reasons I am a teacher today is because I am a slow learner, many times slow learners are regarded or seen as stupid people. I love teaching because being able to help low achieving students fulfils my heart. My reward accelerates when that one learner who never gets anything right finally gets the concept" Does that personal information make look bad?
I hope your interview went well!
I don't think this makes you look bad - though I wouldn't share it in your answer to "tell me about yourself," but more a question about why you want to be a teacher or work in schools.
@@LifeWorkBalance Great stuff, thank you very much. I actually got the job and for some reason I used this answer for the exact suggested question. Thank you very much, your videos really helped me to be well prepared for this interview. I especially loved asking the intimidating questions :)!
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@@iyanamatakane1283 Congratulations! Thank you for letting me know you got the job!
Thank you very much, Abby!
I am a nurse, living in Germany and I just sent an application for a position in the hospital that I am already working for. The first step is done, I already received an Inviting for a job interview. So as I really want this new position ( recruiting & onboarding for nurses/MD' s from other countries) which is completely different to that what I am doing now ( endoscopy), I long for really good preparing myself. Your videos are so helpful, now I have better ideas to go through the upcoming interview. 😊
Just in time for my Job interview tomorrow! Actually it is just a practice for my class for my Employment Achievement Strategies module. So when we are in the actual interview for a job position we have confidence and ready for it. Thank you very much Abby for all your videos. This really helped me a lot
The timing of these interview coaching techniques is perfect in my situation, where after 34 straight years of continuous service at three major corporations, where I did little serious interviewing, I was somewhat insecure about a recent job elimination and foggy where this lands. I strolled through your thoughtful and logical guidance with interest which has built my confidence so I actually pace myself, look forward to interviews, connect and be genuine and sincere. I think this was one of the best things that could have happened for a much needed change of scenery. Thanks again.
Yay!! Thank you so much for sharing!! Many people are in a similar situation to you, so I hope these videos continue to be helpful :) Good luck on your job search!
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Where have you been all of my life? This is extremely important information!
Thank you!! I so appreciate your support!
Will be logging in to a Virtual Product Development Engineering interview this week with a top foreign company...your videos are a real huge readiness booster. Thank you.
Best of luck!
Thank you so so much, you are a godsend!
Brand new subscriber and i have some interviews coming up and your videos are so helpful
I hope you nail your interviews!
Hi Abby, I just wanted to THANK YOU for all of your great advices, after watching them all and had interviews, I got my dream job!if I didn’t find your video, I would have been felt overwhelmed, thank you again for your support!! Xxx
CONGRATULATIONS!! So happy to hear you got your dream job!!
Thank you so much for these top tips, very much appreciated 😊
Thank you for watching!!
Thank you for sharing your channel concerning these issues. They are vital key points and elements of gaining employment, and the processes involved, that not a lot of formats address in detail so it is understood how pertinent and forming it is in their effects of execution and the dynamics of the outcomes possible.
Thank you for watching!!
Good to hear the structure. Do you have a couple of examples to see how it’s put together?
I am preparing for an interview on Monday (I am writing this on Friday morning) and this is great advice, I had no idea about the present-past-future format. Thank you so much, you have greately helped me structure my response to this question !
Congratulations on your upcoming interview!! This format has really helped me and others structure the answer to "tell me about yourself" in an effective way. Good luck, I hope you rock it!
@@LifeWorkBalance Actually I think I nailed all the questions in which I followed your advice. Some minor mistakes in one very technical question, but I think I got it. Your content really helped me!
@@stefanosxefteris7826 Congratulations!
@@LifeWorkBalance results came, I passed the interview! Your videos where essential in all this. A big thank you from Greece.
Hi. I'm a new subscriber from Manila, Philippines. I'm preparing for an interview later tonight. Your tips are among the best on TH-cam, compared to the videos I watched before. Your approach is very concise and direct. I'll keep you posted if I get the job.
Thank you!! Hope your interview went well.
You know, I've watched a couple of your videos and you have a good way about yourself. I've enjoyed watching. One of the others, it's more a matter of endurance 😅. Thanks from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you so much for everything you do. I got 2 job positions at same time and I had to be the one to pick. I watched most of your videos and they are very helpful.
What a great position to be in! Congratulations on the job offers and I’m so glad my videos helped you prepare.
Very useful! Thanks for sharing. I often think about how to answer this question and "Present, Past and Future" is an excellent idea!
Thanks for watching! I think the present, past, future format is easy to remember and definitely makes answering this question a little bit easier!
Thank you! I really appreciate listening to you and gleaning how I can improve!! I'm old school and this drastically changed how I prepare. I feel way more confident. I will continue to learn from you.
Yay! I am so glad to hear this. Thank you, and best wishes as you prepare!
Great advise! I appreciate you!
Thanks!! I got my dream job with you help! 🎉😊
Great Stuff!!! Thank You! You're the Best!
Good advice. I am going back into the job market after an extremely long absence so your insight was crucial because I barely recall the types of questions they ask on interviews. I do want to organized, prepared and brief,yet informative.. Thanks I'll be watching.
Getting back into the world of work can be intimidating! Take it one step at a time and try not to be too hard on yourself. You have many valuable skills that you use, even if you've been out of the job market. I wish you the best in your job search!
Love love your suggestions and honest approach!
Incredible...well presented, lots of experience and research done is obvious here. Worth listening. Recommended
Thank you for your support!!
Omg I am so glad to find you Abby!! Your videos are the ones what I was looking for. Expert advice and very useful tips. I am watching them back to back and felt the need to thank you ❤❤
Thank you so much! I so appreciate your support and I hope you have success in your job search process!
Thank you for getting quickly to the answer to the question. 😃
Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge 👍
Thank you for watching, @Athos01!
Wow! You really amazing! Can you give me a tips, how to answer these question,.. pleaseee.
1. Have you ever worked in a team and how you manage to take ideas from everyone
2. how new technologies can solve the problem
3. how you solve a problem in real life
I hope you noticed this. I am your new subscriber :) Thanks!
GREAT question! My best tip would be to watch this video on the formula for behavior-based interview questions: th-cam.com/video/qFCwtSA2y5U/w-d-xo.html
What you'll want to do is think about a time when you did those exact things in your questions (worked on a team, managed ideas from multiple people, used technology to solve a problem, and how you solved a problem in general) and use the formula (my preference is CAR) to craft your response.
I've also got other behavior-based interview questions you can think about on my website here: lwbalance.com/2020/06/06/free-list-of-52-behavior-based-interview-questions/
I hope this helps! THANK YOU for being a new subscriber!!
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Thanks Abbey, you rock!!
Thank you!! Very helpful. I appreciate your knowledge and perspective.
Thank you!
Thanks heaven I stumbled on this now before my interview,it's has made my research easy. I wish for an opportunity to prepare myself for this interview,I don't want to blow this one like others.
Fingers crossed your interview goes well! Please report back and let us know!
You're the best. So helpful!!!
Thank you! I so appreciate your support!!
Your advice is much appreciated it helps us to be prepared very well
This is awesome! I will have an interview next week. This is very helpful❤
So helpful, thank you
Thank you so much for your very informative videos. This help me a lot. Thanks again & please continue what you are doing because you help a lot of people. I was scheduled for an interview & was given a short notice thus I do not have plenty of time to prepare but with your guidance I managed to boost my confidence & be able to perform well. Thank you!
I hope your interview went well!
As far as the “what are you doing now” portion, should you include a personal detail if it is the reason why you are currently unemployed? (ie, I took a break from working to care for my husband when his health suddenly declined but he is recovered now and I’m able to get back to a career)
Hi Abby, thank you for your video. Do you have any tips specifically for women looking to resume their career after a 5-year maternity leave?
No, unfortunately I don't! I need to create one, because you are not the first to ask this type of question...I have several tips that could apply to anyone who has taken a break from the world of work to raise children or care for others (elder care, etc.).
Excellent recommendations! Thank you!
You are amazing 🎉❤ I love ur advice ❣️
Thank you so much!
It sounds like the answer is a linkedin summary. However, I have encountered many interviewers looking for a casual introductory answer about personal life just to get the ball rolling. I have to ask if it is in reference to professional experience or personal. Outside of a job interview, it is usually personal.
A LinkedIn summary is a good way to think about it. LinkedIn summaries are usually professional in nature, but also tell a good story.
I had an interview where the hiring manager asked this question but specifically asked. "Tell me something about yourself that has nothing to do with work or the position" YIKES!
Well, that's an easy question.
very impressive and helpful.
This is a very helpful video. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
Thank you very for this good information
Thank you for watching and for your support!
Traumatherapie? I always wondered, why I wasn't transitioned into my first job by the high school that gave me a high school certificate. Legal secretary in Notary's rooms for instance.
Great video, subbed!
Thank you!!
Great video, she's really good at this, lesson learnt.
I loved your video!! Thank you..
Thank you so much, your tips are very useful to me. ❤
Hi ma'am thanks for all the tips..
You are brilliant Abby
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Thanks for information
Do you have videos about people over 55 interviewing for a job?
I guess when I have been asked the question tell me about yourself I feel like it's so open-ended in so many ways you can answer, I kind of feel like they want to know a little bit about everything so I do start with and just touch on growing up in a close-knit family and still have those values but I move on quickly to education and then experience and I can do that in less than 90 seconds and I think they appreciate the fact that you touch a little bit on personal values and integrity based on growing up.. I think it shows that you have a solid foundation that you can bring and use in the organization What are your thoughts
You could certainly share that information during your answer to "tell me about yourself!" I wouldn't give too many details about your family, but I do think if it's relevant to the job and you think it will help you connect with the interviewer, you can go for it.
Thank you very much
I have a lot of experience on both ends of the interview process and have learned so much from your videos which I just happened to come across now thank you. Excellent recommendations on the questions at the end of the interview one of the other ones that I ask is actually asking for the job if I want it that is what are your thoughts on that?
Thanks for your comments! Are you asking my thoughts on asking the interviewer for the job, during the interview? If so, I wouldn't usually recommend doing this - it's clear you want the job because you are interviewing for it. What I would do instead is express my enthusiasm for the role and describe why I'm a great fit for it during the beginning of the interview (likely during my answer to "tell me about yourself") and at the end of the interview thank them for their time and reiterate my enthusiasm for the role.
Thanks. Well presented it Helped
Thank you for watching! I am so happy this helped you.
Thanks so much for this
Thank you for watching!
Thank you for the helpful information. How do you handle negative fishing? For example, "I heard you left xyz?" or "Someone said they had a bad experience?"
I think it depends. If they're using this type of language, my warning bells go off automatically that there is gossip or drama involved and I may not want to be a part of that.
However, if you really want this job, and you think it might be a good fit, then it's okay to address the "negative fishing" head on. If there's any truth to it, you can talk about what you've learned as a result.
Awesome Thank you so much❤
Thanks for watching!
Truly amazing, as others have said, very specific and reliable information that works. The video also left me feeling much more confident and assured about myself and my approach to interviews. Very grateful for the information and advice shared!!
Yay! I am so happy this helped you feel more confident and self-assured. Good luck on your future interviews!
How about using past, present and future format
You could certainly use the past, present, future format. It's not going to change much. However, I feel like present, past, future tells more of a story. Check this video out for more: th-cam.com/video/Q5_REDeRvyc/w-d-xo.html
Very well done Video
Can you look occasional at notes in case you forgot?
Absolutely! Here’s a whole playlist on that topic!
th-cam.com/play/PLzWOz8R0BVKljXtMBwO0HTwsnmgjWQOwD.html&si=Nemc6-c62mvEwmx0
Hello I have a upcoming interview and I am completely stumped on the question what made you apply for this position?
Maybe watch this video on "why do you want to leave" to help answer this question? th-cam.com/video/AXObwR5l4qA/w-d-xo.html
If you are still stumped, let me know if you want to schedule a session to discuss. My email is abby@lwbalance.com
I would have found it very useful if you had shared an actual example of what you would have said as a way of demonstrating how you craft a response using the Present-Past-Future structure. Without hearing an example, I’m still confused.
I have an example in this video (which is a little buried): th-cam.com/video/rjcqAxsj8mc/w-d-xo.html
how do i approach this when my highlights are already on my resume? i worked hard to make sure my resume encompasses the best of my career, so i'm at a loss at to what else i'd add say other than stuff that's already on my resume for this specific question.
Yeah, you don’t want to reiterate the same stuff on your resume. However, your resume likely isn’t in story format, whereas your answer to this question is more of a story to explain why you’re here and why you’re a good fit for this position.
I have an interview for aldi tomorrow and I'm apsalutly terrified I wnat to make a good first impression but I always say thr wrong things and start and ramble on about things I shouldn't be telling them about cause I'm too honest 😅
what if you don’t have any highlights? i’ve never worked before and was kinda antisocial so had no volunteer work either
Good question! What did you do before trying to get this job? Were you in school? Did you work on any projects related to this job?
I am not finding any links that you reference are below. Help?
These are the links from the description box! Hope they help :)
Tell me about yourself: How to answer this common interview question!:
th-cam.com/video/KhzLqsOj2y4/w-d-xo.html
Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview: th-cam.com/video/8LwveoDO_M8/w-d-xo.html
Last Minute Interview Tips: th-cam.com/video/EXoA7bfPC5g/w-d-xo.html
How to make a GREAT first impression during your job interview: th-cam.com/video/KySZHR_wVjE/w-d-xo.html
Interview Tips Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLzWOz8R0BVKl4PETqrCvLdQJyGvPQFx4m.html
Watching your videos has been interesting, learning things and ways i never even thought of. Now that being said, how do you answer the "Tell me about yourself" as it relates to the job you're applying for, when you have no experience, when no experience is required?
Focus on your transferrable skills (check out this video here: th-cam.com/video/2B-SATGV58E/w-d-xo.html) and still use the same formula. Your answer to the question may be on the shorter end if you have 0 experience, (the past part may be very quick, like, "I just graduated from XYZ") so you'll want to focus more on the future part of the formula.
I hope this helps!
wow. this good
Im definitely guilty of verbalizing my resume and always hate this question, oh no! It seems like this is almost similar to what you'd put in a cover letter, about how previous experience relates directly to things from the job posting?
Somewhat - though you want your cover letter to tell a story about how you are a good fit for the overall position, where as your answer to this question (tell me about yourself) is more of "tell me (quickly) about how your previous experience and future goals relate to this position and why you're a good fit." A cover letter probably couldn't be condensed into 90 seconds!
How is the best way to describe work history when at those times you were a second income balancing family and home.
If did work before how do answer the me about yourself?
If you've worked before, you can use the formula I've shared in this video! Present, past, future. Past is where you focus on your previous experience.
Do you have a website?
I do! lwbalance.com
Great content, very helpful to me. Doesn't hurt that she's as beautiful as Dreama Walker either!
Hi! Thank you so much for useful tips. If you were Russian, would you start your answer with words, that you left Russia after few days the war started and now live in another country? It's better to say somehow that we completely against this war, but I don't know how to make it better.
Good question - and I can appreciate your feelings about how to approach this. In the US, this type of conversation should not come up because it could lead to possible discrimination. If you are interviewing for a job in a different country where it is appropriate to disclose this information then I think it is appropriate to be honest about why you left!
Thank you
Thank you for watching!
Thanks. An example would have been helpful.
Check out this one for an example! th-cam.com/video/Q5_REDeRvyc/w-d-xo.html
What do you do if you don't have much experience?
It depends! You'll likely want to focus on your transferrable skills from your past & present - while you may not have much professional PAID experience (e.g. a job) you may have experience with school, group projects, etc.
You can pull on that experience, even if it isn't paid work experience.
Thank you for the advice. I am in the process of finding a job, and your video will definitely help me get one. I have a question: There is a gap in my experience due to a personal situation; can I mention it?
I wish you would give some examples
I understand! It's hard to give examples since everyone's answer will be unique and different. I will likely work on creating an update to this video and will include a few examples to help people like you develop your own!
I have a decade old felony for criminal trespassing. How can I cover that? I'm convinced that I'll never get a job 😢
I was expecting an example from you but :)
I'm working on putting together a series with my answers to these types of questions!
No example? 😮
Here's a video with example answers! th-cam.com/video/Q5_REDeRvyc/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for the info you gave but unfortunately this is not helpful without making an example. Personally, I need an example to fully comprehend.
Totally. Check out this video where I share an example: th-cam.com/video/rjcqAxsj8mc/w-d-xo.html