Tell me about yourself.

The one question that universally sends everyone I’ve ever talked to into a tailspin when it comes to interviews.

There's something about the ambiguity and lack of clarity in this question that freaks a ton of women out.

What do you mean by tell me about yourself?!

Do you want me to tell you my favorite color ?

Or do you want to know about my first kiss?

Are you curious about that one time a stranger tried to pick me up in a bar?

I'm not sure what you're looking for from me, what do you mean by tell me about yourself?!

But I’m going to let you in on a secret, tell me about yourself actually means tell me what I need to know about you that makes you the perfect fit for this position.

That's all the employer wants to know.

What is it about you that makes you ideal for this role?

Tell me about yourself is an easy way for employers to break the ice and an opportunity for you to tell your story in a way that positions you for the job you’re interviewing for.

In today’s training, I'm going to walk you through the specific things components that will make your answer to tell me about yourself an effective one.