Mastering the Interview Question that so many get Wrong By Tom Couture
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Posted By: S. Moore on June 15, 2023 Tell me about yourself, maybe one of the most common ways that an interview begins. It seems innocuous enough, but for too many, this question can get your interview off to the wrong start. And unfortunately, because first impressions play such a big role in the outcome, it may be hard to recover from. What a hiring manager does not want to hear:
Instead, you should be ready to tell Your Story before you ever walk into that interview. Think of “Tell me about yourself” as your elevator pitch or your opening argument. It is your opportunity to get the hiring manager interested in learning more about you. Everybody has their own advice and opinions around this go-to question but here is a simple framework to help make sure you don’t become a negative statistic.
If you really want to prepare and set a strong tone of your interview:
Answering this question effectively won’t guarantee you the job offer, but it will help you make sure that you don’t lose out on a great opportunity in the first five minutes. ABOUT THE AUTHOR  Tom Couture, a former Fortune 500 sales executive, is the founder of Capital T which is focused on helping emerging sales professionals. Combining his expertise with his passion, he guides individuals on how to effectively navigate the interview process and secure their ideal sales position, empowering them to achieve their career goals. For more information, visit www.acapitalt.com or connect with Tom on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-couture-5a865813/. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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