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"Tell me about yourself" can be one of the most stressful interview moments, because a. it's so open-ended, and b. it's usually first. Watch below for how to respond like a pro & set the tone for the interview. Anything we missed? Comment below ⬇

"What are your weaknesses?" is the most Googled interview question, and one that nearly every interviewee has a canned response for.... So, what should you ask instead? For the answer - click on the link in the comments!

Always come to an interview prepped with questions for your interviewer. Don’t know what to ask? Here are three great questions to ask at the end of your next interview: 1) I understand that the company is currently focused on XYZ goals, how does this team work to support hitting those goals? 2) I saw on your website that the company has recently (introduced, expanded, partnered...) can you tell me more about what that looks like? 3) Is there anything that I should read before starting that would help me have a shared understanding with my colleagues? Go to your next interview prepared with at least two of the three questions.

Still wondering if you will secure an interview in 2024? If you haven't, remember if you apply, if you set your eyes on the market, then it's still coming... learn to prepare upfront. ✅️ Know Your strengths before you walk in an interview room; these are things you highlight yourself. The question is how? It can be from your daily interactions or definitely reflect back from the last important conversation you had. No one knows it all, but there's always a way to use and make sure you come out among the favorites.

What is your one favorite question that you asked at the end of every interview? I always conclude my interviews with a unique question: I understand you may not be able to provide direct feedback, but what is the one thing you believe I should improve? Why do I ask? This question often catches interviewers off guard, prompting some to offer valuable insights while others remain reserved. Nonetheless, the responses I receive guide my efforts toward personal and professional growth. Share your favorite question to help others!

Wouldn’t it be great if you knew in advance what your interviewer was going to ask you? Unfortunately, it is difficult to know precisely, but the following questions are more than likely to crop up in some shape or form. Here, interview experts give their advice on how best to answer them. Continue in comment below

Pro Tip: When you are in an interview, don’t let your nerves get the best of you. Come prepared, relax, and just be yourself. You’re going to either get the job or not. If you have interview anxiety, just go and pick up the interviewer's kid from school. That way THEY will be the one ridden with anxiety when they join the meeting and see you both sitting there. 

You're asked that *one* question during your interview that you were hoping they just wouldn't ask... And, you freeze ❄ I've been there, and it isn't fun. If you get to that point in an interview, remember that you can always PAUSE 🤚 Say to your interviewer, "give me a few moments to get my thoughts together to respond to your question." As someone who has been both the interviewer and interviewee, I would much rather a candidate ask for a minute to gather their thoughts than rush into a response that ends up jumbled, long, and doesn't answer the question 👀 So, when you're asked a question that stumps you... ✅ Ask for a moment to think through your answer ✅ Jot down some notes or ideas ✅ Respond when you're cool and collected 😎 You're going to crush your next interview!

Here some interview tips I thought I would share. I'm so often the interviewrer, it is a strange feeling being the interviewee. 1. practice as much as you can leading up to the interview. Have your stories and answers ready. 2. it is ok to slow down and take a deep breathe 3. if virtual and you get real nervous, tuck an ice pack between your low back and the chair. 4. its good to have butterflies, just need to make them fly in formation (stealing this from Derek Walker)

If the question “Tell me about yourself?” makes you want to slowly back out of the room and run away, read this before your next interview. 🏃 This can be a tricky inquiry, but the good news is there are several ways to answer that’ll have you looking like the competent, confident professional you are.  Read on to prepare for your next interview!