@theresilientrecruiter: Most people think they’re building rapport with this answer, when in fact, they are taking themselves out of the running in the first 10 seconds. “Tell me about yourself“ isn’t a warm-up question – it’s a filter. The moment you start walking through your background like a timeline, you sound like everyone else. That’s one attention drops, decision start forming, and you lose momentum that you don’t get back. Candidates who move forward don’t tell their story – they position their relevance. And that’s the difference. If you’ve ever walked out of an interview thinking it went well – and then heard nothing– this is one of the reasons. Follow me for what actually gets you offers in this market. How do you usually answer this question? #JobSearchTips #InterviewTips #CareerAdvice #CareerGrowth #CareerTok

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Sofie 🇳🇴 :

How long should the answer be? I have my first interview and I’m so nervous for this question 😅

2026-03-20 17:13:03

JJ :

Can you give some

2026-04-19 00:12:53

xotic_4n :

I just did an interview, they all introduced themselves and told me about themselves, then didn't even ask me about myself...just went right into other questions.

2026-03-20 18:54:32

Bunny2018 :

this is the best advice on that wuestion

2026-04-08 00:36:51

Ls :

The interviewer said “I’ve interviewed many people for this team over the years - you are great to talk to and the most knowledgeable, and in-the-know I’ve ever seen. We’ll see you in 2 weeks for the final panel interview, as our team is out next week.” I know this is a good sign but I’ve heard so many horror stories in still jaded, or terrified that it’s my job to lose but I’ll bomb the final interview because others will hate my personality 😭

2026-03-20 04:02:14

The Resilient Recruiter :

How do you answer “tell me about yourself?”

2026-03-19 21:23:12

user8334352160633 :

Can you link to that article you showed?

2026-03-20 02:35:24

CK | ReFramed :

Excellent approach!! This is a "make or break" moment in every interview.

2026-03-20 16:52:09

Glen Is Hiring | Sales Careers :

Awesome advice!

2026-03-20 15:32:28

pancitbehon2018 :

Tell you about myself? Well, the earth is flat and the economy is run my reptilian billionaires

2026-04-27 16:41:41

odin :

I’m sick of the tricks. Cooperate America is trash

2026-04-12 20:02:14

michaelsoles916 :

This is why no one can find a job because of all the head games company’s play

2026-03-26 15:55:08

user6860501754817 :

I have always struggled with that question.

2026-03-20 11:17:06

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