Answer 'Tell me about yourself' in under a minute.
Say the job you are interviewing for and a little about your background. You get a spoken-length answer built in three parts, what you do now, how you got here and why this job, using only what you tell it.
How it works
- Enter the job and write a few lines about your background.
- Add why you want this job or company, if you can.
- Choose 30, 60 or 90 seconds.
- Get an answer in three parts: present, past and future. Practise it aloud.
Questions people ask
How long should the answer be?
About one minute. Thirty seconds is fine for a phone screen. Stop when you have said all three parts.
Should I talk about my personal life?
Keep it to work. One short line about what you enjoy outside work is fine if it helps them remember you.
What if I have no experience?
Use your training, studies, volunteering or projects as the 'past', and say clearly why you want to start in this job.
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