Theoretically agree, but I see it as more of "finding a perfect home for a pet". In the end, it's not only about getting that job, but also seeing if it's a right fit for you.
You still believe in that bullsht? Youngling, they're trying to pick you out if you're the perfect corporate pet or not. If you were the "product" they would take care of you more as a valuable asset not waste time on unnecessary vague questions. Even minimum wage jobs and abusive companies ask this stupid question, only thing you're selling is how much headaches you're willing to endure.
😂 Where does this world exist? Every job I got was already there for me to take or I never got a response or never applied. If you need to have this much back and forth there is no chemistry you should look elsewhere
That's why you don't get anywhere. She literally told you exactly how you answer it. I graduated in 2010 and went to countless interviews. How she answers it just made logical sense to me without anybody telling me. Would they really wanna know what my taste in music/favorite show/favorite vacation spot/hobbies are? Of course not. That makes no sense. It's only logical that you do your elevator speech tying past experiences/PROFESSIONAL interests, current employment, and what I'm looking for. The fact that this doesn't click in a lot of people's heads is why over 90% get rejected and those who have common sense get the job. I make a bit over $200k a year and beat out who knows how many people who couldn't figure out how to answer the very first question in any interview: "Tell me about yourself."
lol and the interview is for Starbucks. I would still hire you bc it would make me laugh 🤣 no disrespect I was just imagining someone repeating this at an interview that has nothing to do with construction and it made me lol
@@steveh5307 prick much? I graduated high school in 2012 and went into the Marine Corps in 2014...no one told me what to actually expect when I got out in 2018 to go to college and be part of the corporate world. I think being able to combine some personable traits of yourself along with your career points makes things work best. Lot of people that may be watching her videos may be 20 year old college kids looking to figure out their first corporate gigs, or someone like me that doesn't have corporate experience but has done and seen more than most people ever will.
Formula: 1) Past: born & raised + brief anecdote applicable to job 2) Past: college [graduated from xyz, major] 3) Current: current role & describe what you do, mentioning tasks + skills that are transferrable to the new role 4) Future: reason why you want to change roles/job. make it related to your passions, interests, and type of work you want to experience.
Any recommendations for people with traumatic childhoods that probably aren't exactly appropriate to bring up in a professional setting like this? Like there's no way I'm bringing up even the basics of my upbringing in an interview. That's just way too much interpersonal info and also a trauma trigger.
@@AWindy94 Hey I'm not Erin, I'm just a student breaching into the world of internships but... one of the tips I've gotten before, esp for applications, is just to make unverifiable stuff up. Rewrite my history. My childhood (particularly family stuff) was traumatic but not extremely so. I take inspiration from the general location, as well as my personal interests and passions as a child. I'm an engineering major and I've occasionally made up experiences based in truths such as problem-solving / building things as a child and being inspired by where I grew up being a tech-heavy area w/ many projects.
@@gretzkyyy5645 Thanks for the tips, those sound functionally useful actually. I have a hard time bringing up anything before adolescence. When people ask me where I grew up it's kind of a complicated answer because I never lived anywhere longer than 1-2 years until I was like 16, but for no particular reason. I wasn't like a military base kid or anything like that, my mom was just unstable 🙃
@@AWindy94 I suggest that you do not take the advice of someone recommending that you basically lie and make up unverifiable information; lies will eventually catch up to you and besides, is that really how you want to portray yourself? The best answer actually is to find the silver lining in your traumatic past. What did you learn? How have your experiences taught you to be a more proactive problem solver? How have you grown through adversity? How have you taken initiative to learn skills and challenge yourself? A good company will appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your growth opportunities no matter what you've gone through. Here's my challenge to you: write several paragraphs about yourself detailing all the things you can think of that you see as negative or you wouldn't want to share and then rewrite every paragraph with a positive spin, highlighting a positive aspect. You'll have this mastered in no time AND you will feel good about your answers and hopefully this exercise. Best wishes
That’s why whenever I interviewed candidates I avoided this horrid question and instead asked ‘What interests you about this job and what skills can you offer us?’ It’s straight to the point and gives more direction.
Ok, that's good. But this "tell me about yourself" and countless variations of it is nothing new. It just baffles me why people can't figure this out. It's literally a 20 second elevator speech opening line. Did you read my resume/cover letter and answering with that thought in your head doesn't help whatsoever. They want you to summarize and see if you can succinctly and clearly get to the key point after quickly assessing the situation. It's a test on its own along with the speech itself.
@@BulletsThroughDovesyeah same, the stupid hr manager just asked if i have any questions after my answer and said they will call me back if they accept me. it was my first ever interview, the “tell me about yourself” was the first question she asked me, the interview lasted about a minute. the job was just a regular barista in a mediocre place, what the fuck did you expect from me, it doesn’t differ much from a cashiers. it’s not a cool job hard to get
They want to know you don’t have a dozen Exotic pets that could escape into duct work of the building, that you have stable employment (can pay your rent consistently and on time), don’t have wild drug induced parties, aren’t a danger to other residents, etc). You know - stuff society expects from a normal and respectable human.
Would you prefer "why are you looking for a place?" Cause when I think to ask that I worry they feel judged if it's negative at all (break up, bad room mates etc)
Im 21, I get approved to rent a full home but to make it easier i find housemates, i ask this question and i hardly ever get an answer besides name, age and whether they work or study. I dont understand whats so difficult to understand about that question - i just wanna know you're not a twat and giving a non answer is pretty twat like
I mean that actually tells them something about her interests. Hearing these will rather stick than hearing bachelor. What do you rather remember a person who tells you, they go fishing or that they have a bachelor (probbaly like most applicants)?
Basically its a sign of helplessness from the interviewer "I got no idea what I'm doing, but I gotta pretend and ask some questions". But there is a worse, "why should I hire you?".. Man this is YOUR job.. not mine. I know me, yes, but you know the position and what is required.
@@hannahcorinne5388parents' jobs might be relevant if that means that you have extra knowledge in the field/industry you work in, or if that's what got you interested in the kind of work
Videos like this are a huge help for me because I'm autistic and I've never been good with social situations especially how to respond. This is the perfect formula to use for this situation!
Thank you for all this advice, I’m having my first job interview tomorrow after a career change and I have been watching all of your videos to prepare, I feel so much better
i think a past-present-future idea could still work. talk about where you grew up, if you’re still in school or where you graduated, what your goals for the future are, and what qualities you possess you think will be an asset for you if you were to work there eg. a people person, detail oriented, hard working, etc. an employer will like that you have goals bc it means you’re working for a reason ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Answer with the parts of your life and personality that directly impact the job you're applying for. I'm bad at this: it's helpful to imagine what they are thinking and looking for. If you can put yourself into their shoes, it's easier to answer honestly and most usefully.
about to graduate university and going to have to start the job hunt real soon… youre so helpful but also SO INTIMIDATING with just how good you are at speaking. I freeze up and blank so much when speaking to strangers 😅
Hint: flatter them by telling them how wonderful they are and are the best company to EVER EVER exist and why you would be perfect to their amazing team. So basically lie through your teeth to make them feel good about themselves. That’s all an interview ever is - 2 people lying about their situations
@@steveh5307nah, it's people like that that have the easiest times getting jobs. Its even confirmed scientifically that narcissists and sociopaths do far better in job interviews than regular people
Why tough? Part of the interview is for me to find out how wonderful they are and if I like to work there. If I quit after a few months because it was actually awful neither of us benefits from this.
Interviews in the US look so stressful😂 In my last interview i just told them what i did in my current/last job. But since this was a totally different job i just told them that i was willing to learn. And that was basically it. We also talked about some more personal stuff just out of curiosity. They thought i would fit into the team and everyone is looking for good workers anyway so i got s chance. We have trial periods here anyway, they are usually 3-6 months long. During trial both parties could end the contract with a 2 week notice. After that only the employee can end the contract with 4 weeks notice. The employer can only end the contract if anything major happens or the contract is over. But if you or the employer notices that there is no chemistry or the work is not good enough they can end the contract early. So usually there is not much talking before. It always depends on the job obviously but its easy to get a job even if you never did that. As long as its something you want to learn and its nothing where you have to have a ton of knowledge specific to that field
Ayyyyyy Richmond, VA!!!!! 🎉 Best park system imo. Also thank you for another great vid. I gotta work on my elevator pitch for some upcoming interviews 🤞🤞
I start it off. Only once did I get this question and it was my first job. After that time, all jobs, I always just walked in and just had a conversation. Never had that question again
When I asked this question, it was to see how people respond (will they be dismissive or excited to share something they care about), and to see if your skills/qualities can help you succeed there.
I literally answered "Is there anything in particular you'd like to know or should I talk about my hobbies? I thought I should be showing you why I'm fit for this job?" The interviewer just said, "Nah, let's just move on" 😂 I still don't know how I got my job
As a student getting my associates in business administration with a focus of Human Resources, you have taught me a lot so far. Just about as much as school has lol
I always tailor to my answers to that question to the position that I was seeking, including the including the requirements of the position. Address gaps in work history that focus on the position that you are currently seeking.
Okay can you do this exact same question for people who have been unemployed for a while but thank you for these kind of tips I appreciate it I have been dying to know how to answer this question
Born and raised or grew up in ("I'm human"). Education / qualifications ("I know stuff"). Any relevant experience. Last or most relevant job/ role. If no previous work experience then any internship/volunteering that might be relevant.("I've done stuff similar to what you want someone to do" and perhaps also "I'm used to working really hard"). If you're completely changing direction, give a positive sounding reason ("...I became interested in..."). Good luck!
I am always extremely honest during the interviews, funny if I can, smart if I can, confident and careless if I can. If they appreciate, it is a good place to work for me, if they don' t, it is wrong. I guess Erin forget to mention one aspect, formidable: they want to know you and select you from your body language, mostly, but we can do the same during the interview. The interviewer is a person and we have to make an effort to understand him/ her in few seconds, and adapt. Helped me a lot!
I start even more “recently”: I’ve been in this industry for over a decade. I started as…. in a great office. After graduation from…. , I started….. I’ve been blessed by working with amazing people…. I was learning from great professionals and was able to build and to master my skills…. I never talk about my personal life.
If you've just graduated or have unrelated jobs, try to find common grounds with the position you're applying. Like where you grew up and if you speak more languages, if you've learned something related to the job from a friend/family/hobbies. Any experience with people o managing university clubs... make it about how your life has prepared you for the job and ehat you're willing to learn
A lot of people either don't know or forget they are only interested in the work side of you and are not looking for friends. Don't let the overly friendly corporate demeanor fool you.
I had this installed in me since i was young idk why ive always had this extremely professional presentation and typically get any job I want with that presentation.
YES!!!! We are really trying to get a narrative of the bullet points we saw in your resume. We are also looking to see if you can provide us with a high level overview.
It's like when you're singing and someone comes up to you and say "oh I like your voice, can you sing another song?". And just like that you forget every single song you've ever know
I’m so glad you are sharing your experience and helping others with your videos. How did you gain so much experience? What in your background helped you to be able to see these needs to create your content? I have a BBA and MBA and while I am now retired, I love watching you explain and help people who are still working and looking to improve their careers.
I'm gonna be the one who shuts them down and tells them they have to be more specific because I struggle with open-ended questions due to my disabilities because honestly, no. I'd rather be honest, these weird ass games you have to play is not at all disability friendly. It feels like it's made for us to fail.
I totally agree. It IS a trap. It is deliberately vague when the reality is - as demonstrated by this video - there is a wrong answer and a right answer. It is dishonest.
I always respond first by saying, "Well, thats a very broad question - what things about myself would be helpful for you to know?" (pleasantly of course). This always throws them off a little, and then they either ask more specific questions or if they are still unsure what to do I jump in with a "is it ok if I monologue for a moment?" (in a bantering way), and then follow the formula Erin suggested. It has worked for me so far. Employers seem to appreciate the critical thinking, and it allows me to reverse the roles a bit and seem more assertive (while still capable and pleasant).
As a recruiter, it's just a test for candidate's adequate behavior. Plus a nice way to show, that: - you're prepared for the interview= you're realiable - you have good communication skills =more likely a fit for our team and clients - a chance to sell your candidacy and attract interviewers attention to some detail that weren't mention in your resume
Somehow, I never got asked those kinds of questions before. But also, I haven't applied to a corporation and not planning to. At a school as a tutor and extracurricular activities person, I just got asked what my hobbies are and then got told they just go by vibes only. I got the job, being able to teach about my hobby haha. For an internship, I just got asked about my studies and what I wanna do and for how long etc. For a cashier job, I did a trial kinda thing. It always felt like a normal conversation, and I am out if it doesn't
I usually go from present to past. I start by describing what i do and then keep connecting with the how I landed there till answering where I am from.
People forget that in job interviews, you are selling a product and you are the product.
Theoretically agree, but I see it as more of "finding a perfect home for a pet". In the end, it's not only about getting that job, but also seeing if it's a right fit for you.
You still believe in that bullsht? Youngling, they're trying to pick you out if you're the perfect corporate pet or not. If you were the "product" they would take care of you more as a valuable asset not waste time on unnecessary vague questions. Even minimum wage jobs and abusive companies ask this stupid question, only thing you're selling is how much headaches you're willing to endure.
😂 Where does this world exist? Every job I got was already there for me to take or I never got a response or never applied. If you need to have this much back and forth there is no chemistry you should look elsewhere
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Imagine going into an interview feeling like you're just an item someone might want to buy.
*me going into an interview and repeating word for word*
Did u get the job
That's why you don't get anywhere. She literally told you exactly how you answer it. I graduated in 2010 and went to countless interviews. How she answers it just made logical sense to me without anybody telling me. Would they really wanna know what my taste in music/favorite show/favorite vacation spot/hobbies are? Of course not. That makes no sense.
It's only logical that you do your elevator speech tying past experiences/PROFESSIONAL interests, current employment, and what I'm looking for. The fact that this doesn't click in a lot of people's heads is why over 90% get rejected and those who have common sense get the job. I make a bit over $200k a year and beat out who knows how many people who couldn't figure out how to answer the very first question in any interview: "Tell me about yourself."
lol and the interview is for Starbucks. I would still hire you bc it would make me laugh 🤣 no disrespect I was just imagining someone repeating this at an interview that has nothing to do with construction and it made me lol
@@steveh5307 prick much? I graduated high school in 2012 and went into the Marine Corps in 2014...no one told me what to actually expect when I got out in 2018 to go to college and be part of the corporate world. I think being able to combine some personable traits of yourself along with your career points makes things work best. Lot of people that may be watching her videos may be 20 year old college kids looking to figure out their first corporate gigs, or someone like me that doesn't have corporate experience but has done and seen more than most people ever will.
@@steveh5307it’s a joke
Formula:
1) Past: born & raised + brief anecdote applicable to job
2) Past: college [graduated from xyz, major]
3) Current: current role & describe what you do, mentioning tasks + skills that are transferrable to the new role
4) Future: reason why you want to change roles/job. make it related to your passions, interests, and type of work you want to experience.
THANK YOU :D
Any recommendations for people with traumatic childhoods that probably aren't exactly appropriate to bring up in a professional setting like this? Like there's no way I'm bringing up even the basics of my upbringing in an interview. That's just way too much interpersonal info and also a trauma trigger.
@@AWindy94 Hey I'm not Erin, I'm just a student breaching into the world of internships but... one of the tips I've gotten before, esp for applications, is just to make unverifiable stuff up. Rewrite my history.
My childhood (particularly family stuff) was traumatic but not extremely so. I take inspiration from the general location, as well as my personal interests and passions as a child. I'm an engineering major and I've occasionally made up experiences based in truths such as problem-solving / building things as a child and being inspired by where I grew up being a tech-heavy area w/ many projects.
@@gretzkyyy5645 Thanks for the tips, those sound functionally useful actually. I have a hard time bringing up anything before adolescence. When people ask me where I grew up it's kind of a complicated answer because I never lived anywhere longer than 1-2 years until I was like 16, but for no particular reason. I wasn't like a military base kid or anything like that, my mom was just unstable 🙃
@@AWindy94
I suggest that you do not take the advice of someone recommending that you basically lie and make up unverifiable information; lies will eventually catch up to you and besides, is that really how you want to portray yourself?
The best answer actually is to find the silver lining in your traumatic past. What did you learn? How have your experiences taught you to be a more proactive problem solver?
How have you grown through adversity?
How have you taken initiative to learn skills and challenge yourself?
A good company will appreciate your honesty and willingness to share your growth opportunities no matter what you've gone through.
Here's my challenge to you: write several paragraphs about yourself detailing all the things you can think of that you see as negative or you wouldn't want to share and then rewrite every paragraph with a positive spin, highlighting a positive aspect. You'll have this mastered in no time AND you will feel good about your answers and hopefully this exercise.
Best wishes
That’s why whenever I interviewed candidates I avoided this horrid question and instead asked ‘What interests you about this job and what skills can you offer us?’
It’s straight to the point and gives more direction.
Ok, that's good. But this "tell me about yourself" and countless variations of it is nothing new. It just baffles me why people can't figure this out. It's literally a 20 second elevator speech opening line. Did you read my resume/cover letter and answering with that thought in your head doesn't help whatsoever. They want you to summarize and see if you can succinctly and clearly get to the key point after quickly assessing the situation. It's a test on its own along with the speech itself.
Yes this is so much better.
@@steveh5307 jaja, see if the candidate can get to the point why they fail miserably at it :)
Giving me ptsd to when I was asked this in my interview yesterday and absolutely butchered my answer
@@BulletsThroughDovesyeah same, the stupid hr manager just asked if i have any questions after my answer and said they will call me back if they accept me. it was my first ever interview, the “tell me about yourself” was the first question she asked me, the interview lasted about a minute. the job was just a regular barista in a mediocre place, what the fuck did you expect from me, it doesn’t differ much from a cashiers. it’s not a cool job hard to get
“Tell me about yourself”
I committed a double homicide-
Interviewer for a mafia: "Ok you are hired"
KLEE
@@qiqiland443 Of course it would be a Klee answer 😂
I was apartment hunting on Facebook marketplace and the person actually told me, "So tell me about yourself". I thought, "Are you serious?!"
Spill the whole story plz😅
They want to know you don’t have a dozen Exotic pets that could escape into duct work of the building, that you have stable employment (can pay your rent consistently and on time), don’t have wild drug induced parties, aren’t a danger to other residents, etc). You know - stuff society expects from a normal and respectable human.
@@fluffytail6355 I understand, but it was just so random, usually they just tell you about their place.
Would you prefer "why are you looking for a place?"
Cause when I think to ask that I worry they feel judged if it's negative at all (break up, bad room mates etc)
Im 21, I get approved to rent a full home but to make it easier i find housemates, i ask this question and i hardly ever get an answer besides name, age and whether they work or study. I dont understand whats so difficult to understand about that question - i just wanna know you're not a twat and giving a non answer is pretty twat like
Instructions unclear they now think i have my bachelors in business administration at the age of 14
"I like to go to breweries, go fishing" - I took that personally 😆
I mean that actually tells them something about her interests. Hearing these will rather stick than hearing bachelor. What do you rather remember a person who tells you, they go fishing or that they have a bachelor (probbaly like most applicants)?
her communication skills are all i need in life.
That sounds exhausting. 😄
Job applications and interviews are exhausting... correct.
There's a reason why so many people cant get a job, or "too lazy" to get one 😵💫
This sounds like the kind of question to get people to tell the interviewer about things they aren't allowed to ask.
Basically its a sign of helplessness from the interviewer "I got no idea what I'm doing, but I gotta pretend and ask some questions". But there is a worse, "why should I hire you?".. Man this is YOUR job.. not mine. I know me, yes, but you know the position and what is required.
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@@alwaysawomanofGod you repent
Erin! I just have to say your tips have helped me alot! I finally got a job after 8 months of searching! Its amazing! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
So basically read your cover letter to them?
Yeah, being a suck-up is for the cover letter. They also don't need to know where you were born and your parents job usually means nothing.
Exactly. They don't read cover letter or resumé
@@usernamenotfound101novel idea here but maybe they have read 200 and they just want to have a normal conversation to break up the menotomy?
@@hannahcorinne5388parents' jobs might be relevant if that means that you have extra knowledge in the field/industry you work in, or if that's what got you interested in the kind of work
@@kaitlinjohn3625*monotony
Ima virgo got me 😂😂
I hope I would never have to go through this in my entire life. It's better to live under a tree in the forest and fight bears.
Videos like this are a huge help for me because I'm autistic and I've never been good with social situations especially how to respond. This is the perfect formula to use for this situation!
Thank you for all this advice, I’m having my first job interview tomorrow after a career change and I have been watching all of your videos to prepare, I feel so much better
how did it gooo?
did you get the jobb?
"The details of my life are quite inconsequential..."
I wish I had enough job opportunities that I can go and just freely speak on interviews. They really need to stop asking these stupid questions.
In academia you can do that. In industry, you can only do that if you're a hardcore capitalist.
Can you please tell me how to correctly answer "what are your strengths and weaknesses" 😭😭 that part always gets me
What do you do if it's your first job? Like you're going into something like fast food, cashier, etc.
i think a past-present-future idea could still work. talk about where you grew up, if you’re still in school or where you graduated, what your goals for the future are, and what qualities you possess you think will be an asset for you if you were to work there eg. a people person, detail oriented, hard working, etc. an employer will like that you have goals bc it means you’re working for a reason ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
what do you do if it's not your first job and you still have no direction in life, just want a good paying job to pay bills?
@@kathyl6677Convey you are ready to work and teachable. Once hired be exactly that.
Answer with the parts of your life and personality that directly impact the job you're applying for.
I'm bad at this: it's helpful to imagine what they are thinking and looking for. If you can put yourself into their shoes, it's easier to answer honestly and most usefully.
The 'future' is the one I never thought to include. I talk about my 'past' and 'present'. Thanks for this!
"I wanna move out of my parents, and become and artist or a technician"
*"Sir, this is a McDonald's"*
I am a human, living on Earth. Does that work?
Lol
😂😂 I wish. Though maybe I’ll try it because I’m too old to do these baboon dances.
I watched your videos before my interview and I got the job! Starting today!
Congratulations!
Congrats! 🎉 How are you doing? Hope you got what you wanted/needed. 😊
@@terhisomersalo8588 ty! I'm doing great, work has been slow so I haven't gone in for a while though
God I hate interview questions like these. Just ask me what you want to know XD.
Thanks Erin for the advice!
"tell me a little bit about yourself"
"Hi I'm viper."
about to graduate university and going to have to start the job hunt real soon… youre so helpful but also SO INTIMIDATING with just how good you are at speaking. I freeze up and blank so much when speaking to strangers 😅
Hint: flatter them by telling them how wonderful they are and are the best company to EVER EVER exist and why you would be perfect to their amazing team.
So basically lie through your teeth to make them feel good about themselves. That’s all an interview ever is - 2 people lying about their situations
Legit lol, the only time I agree with narcissism is for interviews lol
This is why you don't get the job. You twist things and vindictive. Toxic employee. NEXT! 🤦♂️
@@steveh5307nah, it's people like that that have the easiest times getting jobs. Its even confirmed scientifically that narcissists and sociopaths do far better in job interviews than regular people
Why tough? Part of the interview is for me to find out how wonderful they are and if I like to work there. If I quit after a few months because it was actually awful neither of us benefits from this.
That will be lying
"I have a very particular set of skills"
Interviews in the US look so stressful😂 In my last interview i just told them what i did in my current/last job. But since this was a totally different job i just told them that i was willing to learn. And that was basically it. We also talked about some more personal stuff just out of curiosity. They thought i would fit into the team and everyone is looking for good workers anyway so i got s chance. We have trial periods here anyway, they are usually 3-6 months long. During trial both parties could end the contract with a 2 week notice. After that only the employee can end the contract with 4 weeks notice. The employer can only end the contract if anything major happens or the contract is over. But if you or the employer notices that there is no chemistry or the work is not good enough they can end the contract early. So usually there is not much talking before. It always depends on the job obviously but its easy to get a job even if you never did that. As long as its something you want to learn and its nothing where you have to have a ton of knowledge specific to that field
Imagine saying this in a McDonald's interview 💀
Ayyyyyy Richmond, VA!!!!! 🎉 Best park system imo. Also thank you for another great vid. I gotta work on my elevator pitch for some upcoming interviews 🤞🤞
Girl your tips actually helped 😘🎉😂crazy thanks
This is really good.
Bro even tho I'm 14 can't imagine how helpful this will be for me in the future ur a real one ty
This is just the first icebreaker question in every interview. This is probably exactly how it is going to go.
I am just out of prison
It's great watching motivated people.
Repeat your entire resume because they haven't read it
I love your advice
I start it off. Only once did I get this question and it was my first job. After that time, all jobs, I always just walked in and just had a conversation. Never had that question again
I’m so glad that I answered this question “correctly” lol 😂. I answered very similarly “well it all started when I was born” 😂
When I asked this question, it was to see how people respond (will they be dismissive or excited to share something they care about), and to see if your skills/qualities can help you succeed there.
I literally answered "Is there anything in particular you'd like to know or should I talk about my hobbies? I thought I should be showing you why I'm fit for this job?"
The interviewer just said, "Nah, let's just move on" 😂
I still don't know how I got my job
This doesn't help if your history isn't stellar
"Tell me about yourself"
"I am your child"
As a student getting my associates in business administration with a focus of Human Resources, you have taught me a lot so far. Just about as much as school has lol
Anyone else distracted by counting the hand movement? XD
Yeeeeessssss!!!
I’ve actually had someone respond to this question with “my application is right there if you read it.” Charming person.
Thanks! Ill be sure to remember this in 5 years or so
Should keep in mind that this would change as per the job As a example you might not share all that info if aplying at a car dealership or restaurant.
I always tailor to my answers to that question to the position that I was seeking, including the including the requirements of the position. Address gaps in work history that focus on the position that you are currently seeking.
My favorite opening question is "So, tell me about what you're most proud of in your career."
I love how i get these job vidoes when im way to sick to work lol
Okay can you do this exact same question for people who have been unemployed for a while but thank you for these kind of tips I appreciate it I have been dying to know how to answer this question
Born and raised or grew up in ("I'm human"). Education / qualifications ("I know stuff"). Any relevant experience. Last or most relevant job/ role. If no previous work experience then any internship/volunteering that might be relevant.("I've done stuff similar to what you want someone to do" and perhaps also "I'm used to working really hard"). If you're completely changing direction, give a positive sounding reason ("...I became interested in...").
Good luck!
Glad I actually always answer this question correctly!
Just needed to say- I knew there was a reason I was drawn to your videos… WAHOOWA!! Go Hoos!
me: writes it down on my hand
I am always extremely honest during the interviews, funny if I can, smart if I can, confident and careless if I can. If they appreciate, it is a good place to work for me, if they don' t, it is wrong. I guess Erin forget to mention one aspect, formidable: they want to know you and select you from your body language, mostly, but we can do the same during the interview. The interviewer is a person and we have to make an effort to understand him/ her in few seconds, and adapt. Helped me a lot!
I like that... "I'm a Libra....that's all you need to know."
You gotta do an MSA episode.💅
damn I was looking for things to say applying for the grocery store
Thank you for sharing this video... I've always dreaded that question, never knew exactly what to say...so Thank you soooo much..!!
This was SO helpful, I never know what they are looking for with this question
Knowing they are a virgo really tells me a lot. I appreciate the upfrontness. ❤❤❤ hired
These videos are awesome, thank you
I start even more “recently”: I’ve been in this industry for over a decade. I started as…. in a great office. After graduation from…. , I started….. I’ve been blessed by working with amazing people…. I was learning from great professionals and was able to build and to master my skills…. I never talk about my personal life.
But what if you don’t have all that experience to talk about?
If you've just graduated or have unrelated jobs, try to find common grounds with the position you're applying. Like where you grew up and if you speak more languages, if you've learned something related to the job from a friend/family/hobbies. Any experience with people o managing university clubs... make it about how your life has prepared you for the job and ehat you're willing to learn
Everyone has a badic history, where you were born and raised. Beyond that, think about your inspirations and aspirations. Talk about them.
Depends what type of work tbh. Different types of jobs require different approaches
@@Tezemyaive gotten work from what you said before. You gotta make it worth it for them to give you a shot. Ur words must come from experience lol.
A lot of people either don't know or forget they are only interested in the work side of you and are not looking for friends. Don't let the overly friendly corporate demeanor fool you.
I am the only one who loves this question?
I had this installed in me since i was young idk why ive always had this extremely professional presentation and typically get any job I want with that presentation.
You make it sound so easy 😊
YES!!!! We are really trying to get a narrative of the bullet points we saw in your resume. We are also looking to see if you can provide us with a high level overview.
Can you please do more for "beginner/entry level" positions
It's like when you're singing and someone comes up to you and say "oh I like your voice, can you sing another song?". And just like that you forget every single song you've ever know
She looks a lot like Marcia Brady ❤🎉
Oh god! Thank you I am an architecture industrial worker, and I need this
I’m so glad you are sharing your experience and helping others with your videos. How did you gain so much experience? What in your background helped you to be able to see these needs to create your content? I have a BBA and MBA and while I am now retired, I love watching you explain and help people who are still working and looking to improve their careers.
The hand movements are killing me 😂
I'm gonna be the one who shuts them down and tells them they have to be more specific because I struggle with open-ended questions due to my disabilities because honestly, no. I'd rather be honest, these weird ass games you have to play is not at all disability friendly. It feels like it's made for us to fail.
I totally agree. It IS a trap. It is deliberately vague when the reality is - as demonstrated by this video - there is a wrong answer and a right answer. It is dishonest.
If only it was that easy to answer this question
I always respond first by saying, "Well, thats a very broad question - what things about myself would be helpful for you to know?" (pleasantly of course). This always throws them off a little, and then they either ask more specific questions or if they are still unsure what to do I jump in with a "is it ok if I monologue for a moment?" (in a bantering way), and then follow the formula Erin suggested. It has worked for me so far. Employers seem to appreciate the critical thinking, and it allows me to reverse the roles a bit and seem more assertive (while still capable and pleasant).
That's just how I do it too! 😊
So, basically, just recite the resume they already have in front of them.
To make sure you wrote the application 😂
As a recruiter, it's just a test for candidate's adequate behavior. Plus a nice way to show, that:
- you're prepared for the interview= you're realiable
- you have good communication skills =more likely a fit for our team and clients
- a chance to sell your candidacy and attract interviewers attention to some detail that weren't mention in your resume
Somehow, I never got asked those kinds of questions before. But also, I haven't applied to a corporation and not planning to. At a school as a tutor and extracurricular activities person, I just got asked what my hobbies are and then got told they just go by vibes only. I got the job, being able to teach about my hobby haha. For an internship, I just got asked about my studies and what I wanna do and for how long etc. For a cashier job, I did a trial kinda thing. It always felt like a normal conversation, and I am out if it doesn't
Ive used my sign multiple times and people love it
Erin, appreciate all the advice. Im still working to get to the table. If you have any advice to spice up a resume that would be appreciated.
Mcgoff & Mcgoff sounds like the best place to work at!
I usually go from present to past. I start by describing what i do and then keep connecting with the how I landed there till answering where I am from.
Jobs I landed were landed "freehand". The most successfull interviews were the ones I did not prepare for
"Mcgoff and Mcgoff"😂😂
If you switch form residential to commercial, theyll just laugh at you lol.
I was born, i went to school, did not care about it at all, barely got my bachelors and now I need money, I hope honesty is appreciated
Introduction: *stares deeply into my soul*
"How to answer the most annoying interview question ever"
*stares into my soul*
Not the psycho eyes 😭
I always hate when they ask “ how do you see yourself in 5 years” help me
Answer: smarter, thinner, richer
her hand keeps making the same exact gesture it’s making me go insane
when yall are in an interview make sure u use the PPF method