Career Coaching Series: Tell Me About Yourself

Jul 3, 2024

Career Coaching Series: Tell Me About Yourself

Introduction

  • Presenter: Alex, Career Coach at Uvaro
  • Topic: How to master the "Tell me about yourself" question in interviews.
  • Importance: One of the most critical and first questions in an interview.
  • Who is Uvaro: Career success company specializing in the tech industry, offering training, education, 1-on-1 coaching, and a paid residency program.

Key Points

The Importance of "Tell Me About Yourself"

  • Dreaded but Crucial: It's often the first and most informal question but carries significant weight.
  • Goal: Deliver an answer with conviction and confidence, even if you're nervous.

The Formula: Three Key Words

  1. Short
  2. Concise
  3. Engaging

Being Short

  • Attention Span: Humans have about 8 seconds to capture attention.
  • Strategy: Start with a question to hook the interviewer.
    • Example: Alex uses fly fishing as a metaphor to engage and explain his background.

Being Concise

  • Focus: Stay on a single topic to ensure clarity and focus.
  • Avoid Rambling: Choose one facet of your life or career to discuss in detail.
    • Example: Fly fishing relating to career coaching.
  • Preparation: Write out potential topics you can discuss and choose the most relevant one for the situation.

Being Engaging

  • Personality: Infuse your answer with your unique traits and energy.
  • Techniques: Use body language, smiling, and vocal inflection.
  • Self-Discovery: Identify your strengths and superpowers in communication.
    • Example: Alex's energy and passion for helping people are his engaging traits.

Conviction

  • Belief: True belief in what you're saying translates into confidence.
  • Control: Focus on controlling what you can - time, topic, and delivery.

Additional Tips

  • Feedback: Practice by recording yourself and seeking feedback.
  • Relevance: Tie your personal story to the job you are applying for.
  • Continuous Improvement: Attend workshops and refine your approach.

Upcoming Events

  1. Step Into Tech - Two-Hour Tech Sales Master Class: Every Wednesday, 6-8 PM ET.
  2. Office Hours with Uvaro: Live on YouTube and LinkedIn, Wednesday, May 25th at 12 PM ET.
  3. Next Career Coaching Session: Wednesday, June 8th at 12 PM ET.

Resources

  • Uvaro Website: uborrow.com
  • Contact: Reach out to Alex on LinkedIn or in the comments for more information and questions.