How Teens Can Answer, "Tell Me About Yourself"
Summary
TLDRIn the script, Jessica, a senior at Brulee High School, initially fails to impress in a mock job interview by sharing personal anecdotes unrelated to her professional skills. She then corrects her approach, emphasizing her leadership and teamwork experience from the swim team, and her academic achievements, effectively showcasing her potential as a valuable employee to the hiring manager.
Takeaways
- 📚 Jessica is a senior at Brulee High School with a keen interest in biology.
- 🔍 She initially misunderstood the purpose of the 'tell me about yourself' question in an interview.
- 🤔 Jessica's first attempt was too personal and not focused on her professional attributes.
- 😐 In her second attempt, Jessica was unconfident and provided no valuable information about her work ethic or skills.
- 🏊♀️ Jessica has experience with the swim team, which she later used to highlight her teamwork and leadership skills.
- 🏆 She was part of the swim team for two years and had to train new members, demonstrating her ability to lead.
- 🏅 Jessica received top academic honors, indicating her dedication to her studies and strong work ethic.
- 💼 The third attempt was the most effective as she connected her school and extracurricular experiences to valuable job skills.
- 📈 Jessica's improved response showcased how she can offer leadership, teamwork, and a strong work ethic to a potential employer.
- 📝 It's important to tailor the 'tell me about yourself' answer to highlight relevant skills and experiences for the job.
- 🤝 Interviewers are interested in what candidates can bring to the job, not just their personal hobbies or free-time activities.
Q & A
What is the common mistake Jessica made in her first attempt to answer the interview question?
-Jessica assumed the interviewer wanted to know about her personal life and interests outside of work, which is not typically the focus of a job interview.
Why did the interviewer find Jessica's second attempt underwhelming?
-In her second attempt, Jessica provided very little information about herself, coming across as unconfident and closed off, which did not give the interviewer any insight into her as a potential employee.
What did Jessica do differently in her third attempt that made it more effective?
-In her third attempt, Jessica focused on her relevant experiences, such as being part of the swim team, which demonstrated her leadership skills, teamwork, and strong work ethic.
What is the main purpose of the 'Tell me about yourself' question in a job interview?
-The main purpose of this question is for the interviewer to understand the candidate's professional background, skills, and how they can contribute to the job.
Why is it important for a candidate to showcase their skills and experiences in a job interview?
-Showcasing skills and experiences helps the candidate demonstrate their value and suitability for the job, even if they lack direct work experience.
How did Jessica's involvement in the swim team contribute to her development of leadership skills?
-Jessica's role in training new members of the swim team allowed her to develop leadership skills by guiding and supporting others.
What does receiving 'tops' indicate about Jessica's academic performance and dedication?
-Receiving 'tops' suggests that Jessica has excellent academic performance and is highly dedicated to her studies.
How can a candidate's body language impact their interview?
-Body language can convey confidence, enthusiasm, and openness, or it can signal lack of confidence, closed-off attitudes, and defeat, which can influence the interviewer's perception of the candidate.
What advice would you give to someone preparing for a job interview about how to answer the 'Tell me about yourself' question?
-Focus on your professional experiences, skills, and how they relate to the job you're applying for. Avoid going into personal details unless they are relevant to the position.
Why might a candidate's extracurricular activities be relevant in a job interview?
-Extracurricular activities can be relevant as they can demonstrate transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership, and commitment, which are valuable in a professional context.
How can a candidate ensure their interview answers are concise and relevant?
-A candidate should practice their answers beforehand, focusing on key points that directly relate to the job requirements and their suitability for the role.
Outlines
📚 Job Interview Mistakes and Corrections
Jessica, a senior at Brulee High School, shares her initial attempt at a job interview, revealing her lack of experience and a common mistake of discussing personal interests rather than professional skills. The interviewer points out that Jessica's first response was not relevant to what an employer seeks to know. Jessica then tries again, this time failing to provide any meaningful information, which portrays her as unconfident and uninterested. The third attempt is more successful, as Jessica highlights her leadership and teamwork skills from her involvement in the swim team, and her academic achievements, which are more pertinent to a potential employer.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Job Interview
💡Brulee High School
💡Senior
💡Biology
💡Teamwork
💡Leadership Skills
💡Academic Performance
💡Extracurricular Activities
💡Resume
💡Body Language
💡Work Ethic
Highlights
Jessica introduces herself as a student at Brulee High School and a senior.
She admits to never having had a job interview before.
Jessica initially makes the mistake of discussing personal interests unrelated to the job.
The interviewer clarifies that personal hobbies are not of interest for a job interview.
The interviewer seeks to know about Jessica's professional qualities and potential.
Jessica's second attempt is underwhelming, lacking detail about her abilities.
Her body language in the second attempt is described as sullen and closed off.
Jessica fails to convey confidence and does not provide information on her value as an employee.
In the third attempt, Jessica effectively communicates her leadership and teamwork skills.
She mentions her experience with the swim team, highlighting her ability to work in a team and train others.
Jessica's academic achievements are brought up to demonstrate her strong work ethic.
She successfully connects her school and extracurricular experiences to valuable skills for the job.
The interviewer commends Jessica for doing a good job in her third attempt.
The importance of focusing on what one can offer to a hiring manager is emphasized.
Jessica learns to avoid common interview mistakes and effectively presents her qualifications.
The transcript serves as a guide on how to properly answer 'tell me about yourself' in a job interview.
Transcripts
so uh jessica
tell me a little bit about yourself well
my name is jessica
i'm a student at brulee high school and
i'm currently a senior
i'm i've never had a job interview
before so i'm kind of new at this but
basically
let me tell you some things that i like
i'm in biology and recently
we dissected a frog which was really
cool
because everyone got to participate and
then
when my partner rachel cut into it it
like splattered all over her
and i was just like okay time out
well uh she certainly told me some
things about herself
but are they the kinds of things that i
want to know
not really so she made
a very common mistake actually which is
to assume that when they say
tell me about yourself they want to know
about you
as a person who you are what you like
what you do in your free time
for fun unfortunately this is simply
not what an interviewer is going to care
about
ultimately on the job they're not going
to have much experience of what you do
with your free time
what they really want to know is what
kind of person you are
on the job let's try this one again
so jessica tell me a little bit about
yourself
um my name is jessica
everything's pretty much on my resume
i don't i don't know
[Music]
well that was underwhelming so she
didn't fall into the first trap she
didn't go into too much
personal detail about her personal life
but she fell into the other common trap
she didn't give me any detail at all
in fact she looks kind of sullen kind of
closed off the body language is very
deflated and defeated so
she's coming across as unconfident
closed off sullen
and she's not giving me any information
about
who she is as an employee why i should
hire her
let's try this one more time
so jessica tell me a little bit about
yourself
well my name is jessica i'm a senior at
burley high school
i don't have too much job experience
however i had
have experience with the swim team i've
been on it for the past
two years that has taught me how to work
with a team
and some strong leadership skills as
i've had to train some of the newer
people
additionally i received tops which i
think says a lot about my performance
academically
and my dedication to my studies
[Music]
much better what did she do right she
focused on what she has to offer
me as a hiring manager she has to offer
leadership skills teamwork skills
and an excellent work ethic even though
she has no job experience
she did a good job of telling me how her
school and extracurricular experience
has given her these valuable skills very
well done
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