Tell Me About Yourself - Structure a Strong Answer
1.3M views · Aug 19, 2020 · Education
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@JeffSu · 6 years ago · pinned
Were you using some form of “Present, Past, Future” format already? Let me know!<br><br>TIMESTAMPS<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7XtrloDIQ&t=64">01:04</a> Present, Past, Future answer structure<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7XtrloDIQ&t=375">06:15</a> The Highlight Method<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7XtrloDIQ&t=418">06:58</a> Sample answer<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es7XtrloDIQ&t=558">09:18</a> Ending
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@TheDaviddai · 6 years ago
I used this structure when I first met my in-laws and now I'm married.
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@maryemhammedi7329 · 2 years ago
I used this method in my internship interview with a company that I dreamt about my whole life, and I completely nailed it.. And here I am, preparing my suitcase to travel to my dream country, to join my dream company!!<br>Thanks a lot!!!
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@badgal_fifi · 5 years ago
I used your “Present, Past, Future” format today in a phone interview with a recruiter. She gave me a compliment at the end of the call, saying that I delivered very well and invited me to move forward to the next step. THANK YOU!!
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@terrancerobin3971 · 2 years ago
3 years later and this is honestly still so good. Having started preparations for an upcoming job interview, finding this video and applying your framework has left me feeling a lot less anxious. Tremendously helpful - thank you, Jeff!
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@jodieorr · 5 years ago
I watched all of your interviewing/resume videos in preparation for my recent job search. After using your tips & principles in each interview, I had my choice between two GREAT offers, one of which was a higher salary than what I was asking. All this to say THANK YOU for helping me land the best next step in my career.
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@mariyagrasyana · 5 years ago
I used this method in my interview & the CEO who is my boss right now did not ask further questions. Instead, told me what the plans & visions he wanted. We ended up formulating solution of his concerns.
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@Dudu978 · 2 years ago
Hey Jeff! I was recently laid off and was looking for tips on job hunting and productivity and that was how I stumbled upon your channel. I just wanted to say BIG THANKS to you for creating this video. It has help me tremendously as I've not job hunt for the last 2 years and it was a real struggle in the interviews initially. But this video gave me the confidence as it shows how I can best structure my answers based on common interview questions. I swear after implementing the tips u have shared, I landed an offer in 1 month. And it's an offer from an industry that I've been dreaming of. So I just wanted to say thanks again for sharing the tips u have and creating this video!
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@emilycho6203 · 6 years ago
I honestly have never thought about this question in such specific detail. I feel like this almost makes it too structured, but I am glad now I know. Super helpful, thank you!
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@justinpuedan1080 · 3 years ago
Perfect answers if you're going to apply as a scientist in NASA.
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@TheDibash · 5 years ago
This is the first time I've found a video with 0 dislikes and sure it deserves none.
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@TheWitsama · 4 years ago
I have tried your "Present, Past and Future" structure. I aced the interview and interviewers even said "The introduction was very impressive". It really helped me set the tone of the whole interview back then. Thanks to you. I landed the offer in Valuations team in one of the big 4 accounting firms. <br><br>P.S. You got my first comment on Youtube Lol
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