"TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF"
the most popular question from the interviewer
❌ DO (real examples)
- Natalia, you can call me Nat
- Russian girl with blondy hair
- Hobbies: climbing, rock festivals, wine, corgi
- Citizen of the world
Getting the structure of AN ideal answer
INTRODUCTION
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✅ DO (real examples)
- Natalia Krestinina
- Software engineer with 8+ years of experience
- Interested in hi-tech, AI, coding and hackatons
- Currently in Berlin 🇩🇪
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WHY DO YOU BELIEVE YOU'RE A GOOD FIT?
✅ DO
- key words, action verbs
- your previous experience
- company names,
- achievements
- skills
- education
❌ DON'T
- cliches
- repeat the job application / your CV
because
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STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
❌ DON'T
- cliches
- perfectionist
- professional
- commited
- organised
✅ DO's
- be honest
- share, how you're improving it
✅ DO's
- your superpower
- what are you really good at?
- what people ask me to do+fact
❌ DON'T
- use the key word from the application
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FINALIZE YOUR PRESENTATION
✅ DO
- describe yourself in 3 words
- share a fun or memorable fact to make an interviewer remember you
- explain what you can bring to the table
- stay positive and polite
❌ DON'T
- be shy
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introduction
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main part
- final part
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TEST DRIVE
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introduction: who are you?
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main part
- final part
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TEST DRIVE
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introduction: who are you?
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main part: why you?
- final part
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TEST DRIVE
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introduction: who are you?
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main part: why you?
- final part: call me!
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TEST DRIVE
INSTEAD OF CONCLUSION
YOU MUST BE PROUD OF YOURSELF!
THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
QUESTIONS
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THANKS FOR YOUR ATTENTION!
USEFUL LINKS
- List of weaknesses https://www.thebalancemoney.com/list-of-weaknesses-2063805
- Weaknesses answers example: https://www.thebalancemoney.com/what-is-your-greatest-weakness-2061288
- YouTube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@CareerVidz, https://www.youtube.com/@Careerum
CONTACTS
- Telegram: @aneelia
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-krestinina/
Minimal
By Natalia K
