How to Answer "Tell Me About Yourself" in a Job Interview (Template!)
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Published 2023-07-02
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Outline:
0:00-0:58 Intro
0:59-3:19 Mindset Shift
3:20-4:42 What NOT to Say
4:43-5:54 THE TEMPLATE
5:55-10:55 Examples
10:55-11:46 Outro
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ABOUT ERIN
Erin McGoff is a multi-hyphenated media professional who has built a career as an award-winning documentary filmmaker & viral content creator. McGoff is passionate about making the world a better place through storytelling + democratizing access to quality career advice.
In 2021, her career advice went viral on the internet (tiktok.com/erinmcgoff) when she shared her original template for the dreaded job interview question, "Tell Me About Yourself." Since then, Erin has continued to work full-time as a film director and editor, while also creating career advice content on the side. McGoff credits her success to her ability to research, passion for education, and personal experience as someone on both sides of hiring.
Upon graduating from film school, Erin received a fellowship from the Pulitzer Center to support her debut feature documentary about Laos, THIS LITTLE LAND OF MINES, which went on to receive festival accolades and international distribution. McGoff has also completed three short documentaries, SOUTHERN SUSTAINABILITY (2018), NEW YORK IS SILENT (Pulitzer Center, 2020), and DARROUZETT, TX (PBS, 2020). McGoff has worked with a variety of brands including Google, Microsoft, Meta, National Geographic, Intel, Walmart, ZipRecruiter, Capital One, Hilton, etc. You can view Erin's work at erinmcgoff.com
Today, she has 3.5m+ followers and continues to work to democratize access to quality career advice.
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Nice! Let me try: I'm a brazilian designer born in Rio de Janeiro but raised in SΓ£o Paulo, where I graduated in graphic design with a specialization in motion graphics. I am currently working with global brands at XYZ Agency, and I'm looking forward to use my skills in something more direct and creator-driven, which is why I ended up here. In my spare time I've been into gardening, it's very relaxing and adds more life to my apartment :)
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This made me realize exactly where I can easily tell interviewers about my preferred name. I go by a nickname, and I never know when to bring it up, because I use my legal name on my resume and job applications. But of course telling them about myself should include my preferred name! Thank you!
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Thank you so much for all the advice, Erin! This channel is extremely underrated. More people should be watching and commenting.
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i have an interview tomorrow and I've tried this template after seeing the ticktok. I'm so happy to find a full video, too! I'll perfect my statement and hopefully get the job, wish me luck π
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Erin I canβt thank you enough for your videos. I have an interview next week and am preparing by watching your channel, thank you for all your help!!
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I am originally from ---- where I attended Community College, I excelled in public speaking and computer courses. My thirst for knowledge motivates me to pursue independent research, fueling my ambition for personal and professional growth. I've held various customer service positions in the food and retail industry, which allowed me to develop strong interpersonal and communication skills. Currently, I have over a decade of customer service experience and currently work for ---- which has a 5 year record for Fortune Best Workplaces. However, I am committed to lifelong learning and wish to further my studies in business, marketing, or digital design to broaden my knowledge. Creative activities, such as writing, art, and astronomy, inspire me to think creatively and innovate in my professional life.
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Just stumbled upon you this morning and I love you and your energy!! I need a refresh in all of this! I am 20+ years in my career and your words are exactly what I need right now. Thank you, Erin!!
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Thanks for what you do Erin. Your advice is leagues above any other content I can find on youtube! β€
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Honestly your helping me out so much. I've just been searching for a job for a month but it's so difficult and I'm so anxious, I can tell my applications can be better but it's so hard to know how especially since IΓ€ve been studying for two years. I will probably watch all your videos.
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I watched a bunch of your interview videos and did exactly what you said and landed my dream job, i can't thank you enough β€οΈβπ₯ππ
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So glad I found this video! I've been preparing for an interview this week and the examples you have given are amazing, thank you so much <3
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OMG thankyou so much! I have never done a job interview but applying for leadership positions at my school always comes with an interview. And I never really knew what to say. I would tell them my name, and where I was born and what I applied for and never thought about structuring a better response. This is perfect for when I apply for my next position at my school for a higher interview mark.
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Thanks for the short. Just used it this afternoon for a job interview.
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Please make templates for all the common job interview questions. I am a hopeless rambler! π
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Iβm hoping to be able to use this soon. Iβve been looking for a new job for a while now. Hopefully something comes my way soon.
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I love your videos! Also, I actually AM from Charlotte, NC so I got excited at your bonus example being from here, too!
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Your fabulous! Love your material!
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I had a terrible interview the other day. I wasn't prepared and i took the bus and it was the hottest day in Texas and i looked sloppy. It was a cute french restaurant and it suited me.Was tired annnd i rambled. I face planted. π’ Ill be taking your advice from now on. Probably got ny twin/impersonator a job! ...or vote! Shame.
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I love these long form videos!
