The toughest job interview question may seem like a softball from the interviewer’s perspective: “So…tell me about yourself.” Nailing this question starts with realizing that your interviewer already knows your job history thanks to your resume. Performing a monologue based on your LinkedIn page is pointless. Instead, identify what the organization specifically needs from this role. Then, customize your response to position yourself as the best person to fill that need. Identifying the organization’s need means scrutinizing the job description like a treasure map and extracting its secrets. Phrases like “required,” “must have,” and “highly desired” mean what they say, so highlight those in your planning. Go the organization’s website, click “About Us,” and educate yourself on their corporate culture and core values. The idea is to match who you are and your personal story with the company’s brand and primary need. Being able to articulate the organization’s need and putting yourself in that spot with a relevant story should put you head and shoulders above the other applicants.
The toughest job interview question may seem like a softball from the interviewer’s perspective.
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https://hbr.org/2019/08/how-to-respond-to-so-tell-me-about-yourself-in-a-job-interview?fbclid=IwAR1yIeYpaVzw7xcTxPdUdQGAvG9uS_gcXRxLWe-QRFpSLE4h2CjobLNM9cM
