Haven't work since 2012 was in nursing for off and on 20yrs.physically not able to do that kind of work no more.Love people and helping.talking..How do I even start looking and for what?Then u have to put why haven't you worked for yrs??Do u say why or what??
That's when we pull out the portfolio and/or video presentation. The trick is to do it without words. I'd probably do something like this (with content, venue, voice-overs, etc., tailored, of course, to the context/client/position on hand.) ua-cam.com/video/eheQoLo9bcU/v-deo.html
I work in I.T. and interviewed a few people during my tenure. I made 100% sure to NOT ask this stupid question nor do I ask "why are you interested in the position?". I don't care about personal details nor do I care about why the person is interested in the position since I'm sure the primary reason for the interest is that they need a job.
Thank you, I feel like the whole "song and dance" is such a waste of time give me your credentials (verify said credentials) have a chat leaning toward questions relevent to the role but seriously the "answering a question crypticly" drives me nuts.
I haaaate this question with a passion. edit: I had an interview yesterday, she asked me this question. I stumbled, she asked if I was nervous and that there’s no need to be. 😭 but I got the job on the spot and met all my superiors and start next week. 🙏🏼
Stella Moon omg I think I did pretty good. The questions were super basic and only 2 questions required a well-thought answer. I’m not sure if I got the job yet, but she sounded pretty satisfied and might give me a call soon!
I got the job! I had three days to prepare for my interview, and I watched and listened to your videos many times! I practiced my answers out loud in my house, in my car, outside. I studied and thought of my strong points and what I'd done in my career that would assist with the position I interviewed for. I picked out and tried on my clothes in advance, got my hair done and made sure I left in plenty of time for my interview. I utilized the body language techniques, and was at ease to express enthusiasm for the things in the job I was excited about. I did the "Thank you" email, and the two week follow-up. Tomorrow I begin my job as Administrative Assistant II in a government position! Thank you for your helpful videos!! I really feel they helped me secure this job!
@@mialuna494 well mine was pretty cool, the asked the standard "any previous job experience",and "what is your availability like" the rest was them advertising their company, I was lucky and got an interview with the district manager so all I asked them was " what's the atmosphere like here",and "how did you start",and "any advice" the rest was actually pretty cool ad was like she was advertising Jack in the box and trying to sell it to me then she asked what I thought, I said I would like to work there, she walked me to the back of the restaurant and put me on the schedule so I have a job now
@@mialuna494 and they may not do this with you but they perpousfully gave me crazy hours to see how I handle it for example today I'm working 8-4pm and tomorrow I'm working 10-6 am
No ones called yet but I have an interview next week! I’m just speaking it into existence 😁! Good luck to all the other searchers! Use your words to shape your life!!! You’re a sculptor...words are tools!
I just had my first phone interview after years in school and I didn't give myself near enough time to prepare for it (cause I'm a dummy), so I was here this morning giving myself a youtube crash course in interviews. I just wanted to let you know that your videos were the most helpful and you were right this is literally THE FIRST question and also a situational question later. I was so glad I had watched a bunch of your videos cause even though I didn't have time to practice I at least had some notes down so I had a direction to follow and an end (so no rambling! yay!). And also, for the situational question, what I did was print out the job description with a few lines os space between each sentence and wrote in notes about how my experience fits into each section and how I could tie a story in if relevant/asked. Which came in really handy. Thank you very much for your help! I will keep watching your videos as I prepare for the in-person interview (which I WILL get, I can feel it). PS: I got an invite to the in-person interview! PPS: I got the job!!! Cue happy dance in 3...2...1!!! Woo! PPPS: I have been laid off due to Cv19. PPPPS!!!: The company called me up midway through 2021 and asked me if I was still interested and to reapply. So I’m back! And much happier, I even get to work from home permanently!
I always come back to these videos right before interviews to refresh/re-prepare and I just landed an internship with NBCUniversal! Thanks for everything Cassandra!
Hi Cass, I'm 71 and have an interview on Thursday You are a big help in answering tough questions I worked at a desk over 22 years and ready for a change Thank you for your advice
When I was 16 I had my first interview at 5 guys and when I was asked this question I talked about how I loved to dance and hang out with my friends. The woman looked at me like I was crazy!! Lmao! I didn’t get it, but I’m glad I went to so many interviews when I was younger because it gave me so much experience and I have a good idea of what to expect now.
Well i am 60 and computers were non existant when i was growing up,now my best friend is google search engine and youtube,my point is people like you that care so much to help people become more professional says so much.I thank you from the bottom of my heart,learning is forever & i am so thankful for any education i can find.I have been working in manufacturing for 23 years & never missed a day,never late,but now that i learned how to type i am ready for a career change.Thank you for helping me possibly achieve that.
I’m sorry, “tell me about yourself” is a BAD question for an interview. Hiring managers can do way better than ask completely vague questions while expecting a specific answer. That’s a FAIL for the interviewer!
It's a good foreshadowing of how a company looks after itself and puts all the load onto you. Answer it to your best discretion but just know there is a right and wrong way to answer. I had a teacher like that in college. Write me an essay on this topic however you want. So I did. He said it wasn't what he wanted. So I asked him to clarify. He said use your best judgement. Like wtf.
I just got a job offer after a short phone interview on the spot. They asked me the exact questions you talk about in your videos. I answered the way that you suggest, and the recruiter was so impressed, that she did not even want me to wait before she tells that I got the job. Thanks, Rock
Emily {•_•} Lol I didn’t get it. I knew right then I wasn’t 😂😂 you’ll do find though. I watched this literally 3 mins before I walked in. Crammed everything at the last minuet 😂 so that’s probably why. I wasn’t being proactive lol
Yeah 4-7 minutes way overkill. A minute to a minute and a half is plenty to give a quick overview. You don't want to bore the interviewer and if they want more.info they can just ask a follow up question after you are done talking.
You are, by far, the best interview consultant on UA-cam. I greatly appreciate that you made a separate video for ALL major interview questions. Thank you!
I just retired last September from 21 years of service in the military. I will have my BA degree this month in Health & Wellness. My future career is to use my experience in fitness to help others achieve their goals. I am very passionate about being fit and healthy and believe I can help others that want to live a healthy life.
Thanks Cass, I watched about 10 of your videos, This one I believe got me the job I accepted TODAY 6/26/20, I connected with the owner with a common interest. Thank you thank you for the great advice....
I got the job. I live in England but I’ve watched your videos and found them invaluable. I went for a job as a clinical skills simulation technician at a local hospital, they had some tough questions but your help and advice on your videos helped me so much. Thank you. You are a STAR!
I got the job! Thanks to your content I felt empowered to prep and take control of the conversation. This video was the best, after knocking out the tell me about yourself portion the rest of the interview was a breeze. I even felt confident enough to ask the hard question and it saved me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, it’s so valuable!
Hi Cass! My name is Nancy, and I recently graduated from CSULA with a degree in Business Marketing. I want to join the Video Game industry, and create marketing campaigns that does not primarily caters to men, but to women equally. I also want to prove to people that video games is not all violence, but there's lessons to be learned, and art to be admired.
LISTEN TO THIS WOMAN honestly her advice really helped me get over the hurdles of accomplishing a successful interview process I’m definitely gonna update my comments if I land a job !!! ❤️❤️
Hi , I have a bunch of band 6 /senior nurse interviews coming up over here in the UK and I am so grateful to have found your videos ,I used them for one interview so far, did not get the job but the feedback was that I was second highest scorer and the panel were really impresed, you have given me so much confidence for the ones to come , big thanks from the UK
Thanks to your videos I got offered a psychiatric technician job at a local hospital! I knocked the “tell me about yourself” part out of the park. Five minutes after I got home, HR called me to offer the job.
Just had an interview this morning and used some of these tips. I feel like it went pretty well! A lot better than the one I had yesterday. It’s been over a decade since I’ve done interviews, add the stress of being laid off and my anxiety disorder is having a field day!
Thank you so much for helping me answer this question. I used your videos in prepping for my interviews - and the index cards too! You even helped me be confident enough to ask ‘the question’ and I am pleased to share - I got a new job which is my dream job. Thank you!
I'm applying for a supervisors position in a Native American business. I've only worked there for a few months. This is where I want to retire from. Your advice on culture really struck me hard and made me rethink my position points. You're awesome. Ty.
I have an interview on 7/29/20... gonna practice these tips, including the ones from you other videos and from your subscribers. I hope I get it folks!!!
this content actually made me work on my pitch even better-- it's easier to follow through than other ones. Now, I'm watching every videos. Thanks, Cass! It helps alot
Thanks Cass!! I GOT THE JOB!!!!! I’ve recently moved to the UK, never worked in the western world before. I watched almost all your videos before my interview on UA-cam, and I followed the tips you gave, and I GOT THE JOB I WANTED ON MY FIRST INTERVIEW!! Keep making your videos, and thanks x1000000! :D
I've gone to lots of different interviews throughout my career and just finished one yesterday. The behavior questions I was asked were difficult; this "tell me about yourself" question was by far was the easiest. (thanks to your video and lots of practice). Three that I can remember: 1) Tell me about a time someone practiced (i'm in healthcare) differently than you and what was the outcome 2) Tell me about a time you did something outside your job that was NOT healthcare related 3) Tell me about a time you had to do something that was completely different from what you normally do and was outside your comfort zone/knowledge (something like these) --- maybe you can cover these in your other videos.
Hi there!!!! I just wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU for this video. I most definitely followed what you said and I completely blew my interviewer away with my answer to this question. My answer and his response to my answer drove the rest of the interview in such a positive way, and I was ultimately presented with a job offer. I also watched some of your other videos and they were really helpful as well. I think that it definitely helped me land the job, so thank you so much :)
I love how I can still have access to all your great advice and information on job interviews. I am a CSUF Alumni and I had felt like talking to you in the past before my interview made a huge difference in helping me prepare for my summer internship and now looking for a job and knowing I can still have access to you makes me very happy and ready to take on any interview. Thank you for this channel!
Yes!! I needed this information. Love the obvious which is practice and prepare - you explained it so well - loved the index cards idea. I could actually see using postit notes and flow charting the narrative as a discovery tool early in the preparation process.
I am a Public Services Librarian in Rural Southern Maryland. I drive the bookmobile and volunteer throughout the community serving homeless, families and horses. I have an internal interview for a newly created supervisory position in 2 days. I want to ace my zoom interview. Your videos have been extremely beneficial.
Sooo this is what I'm planning to say. :) Well, this is my first job so I don't have any real work experience but that's the reason why I'm so excited. This will be a new experience for me and help me get my foot in the door. This seems like a really good entry-level job for someone with limited experience such as myself. I do have experience working with others online selling my artwork, I do it with my friend as a hobby. It's actually her mother, *her name*, who recommended me this job since she's been working here and believes I would be a good fit. I do all of my shopping at this store so I'm familiar with it, I also happen to live within walking distance so if I were to have car troubles I would still be able to make it.
Krystal Star I would probably leave out that the job is to get your foot in the door and that it’s an entry level job for you. That makes it seem like you are only using them for experience and once you have that, you will move on. Companies like to think you’ll stay with them long term. Not just to spend the time and money on training you to get your foot in the door for the next position you apply for.
I have two job interviews next week and your have been a rockstar with my preparation process Cassandra! One is a dream job in a dream city and another is a really great opportunity. Wish me luck!!
Your videos are extremely helpful. I am trying to up my enthusiasm but keep it genuine. I am a great employee, but I don’t know how to brag! Do you have any suggestions on that.I have an interview as a nursing instructor this week.
Your advice and insight is a great re-enforcement for me! Your topic discussions are very concise and ageless. I have been through a couple of rounds with Right Management, an outplacement firm, and I like your approach.
Due to my position at a student champion, I have been able to develop my communication skills and to adapt them so that those people who do not speak English can understand what I am trying to do with them to help them academically.
Cass your videos REALLY helped me in a job interview. I feel good about it and waiting to hear back, I know I did decently because of the advice you gave
My last interview was 16 years ago. It was little more than: "Do you want to work here?" "Yes". Just been made redundant due to covid-19 so find myself looking for a new job at the age of 53. I have lots to tell (qualifications and experience) and now know how to do it! Just need to get an interview.........
I had this job interview for a job I really wanted and I prepared and followed All your suggestions and videos AND I GOT THE JOB! Thank you so much your videos really helped me land this job. Thanks thanks thanks! Xoxo
Very helpful! Have a question: When answering why the interviewee is interested in the position, this being a student internship position, is it appropriate to mention they have a friend/student classmate who is interning there now and that person has said great things about working there? And that the interviewee enjoys working with this person on group class projects (which they would do for the internship)?
Hey Cass, I want to start off with saying thank you for posting this. I've been interviewing for jobs for about 1 month now and I am struggling in articulating my past experiences in a confident way. I recently got laid off from my company due leadership restructuring which is why Im searching for jobs. I've done a lot of self reflection and I've narrowed down some opportunities I need to work on. 1. Better prep ( hence how I found you and I'm currently in heaven) 2. My "About Me" answer ( also why I am jumping for joy for this particular video). I've noticed that while I go through my " about me ' answer I get stuck when explaining why I left a company- I have a 5 month gap on my resume from when I left Company A and started to work for Company B. For this particular situation, I left Company A due to work/life balance but how do I say this in a more eloquent way?
Hoo boy how much I felt that. So, after watching 5 minutes of this video, I paused it and tried practicing what you said around 5:00 about how it was easy to repeat it in your head. But saying it aloud was another story, now being the introvert that I am. I realized how much I needed practice at that. It took me at least 5 times to try and repeat back what I wrote aloud without having to say it incorrectly. Or misread it wrong. After the 5th try, I got it right. Then I did it again to make sure I was not stretching what I was believing. For those who are wondering this is what I said. "Well, other than the only job experiences I received was from job training at my old school I mentioned in the resume, and then moving on to SCC, most out of 90 percent of the jobs I did were janitorial work or close to that of stocking or being a busboy in outback steakhouse. However, when my job coach told me about how Little Caesar's is partnering with Baarc. I got excited because it will give me many more experiences stacked upon the ones I mentioned." So, after repeating this very sentence. I felt more confident in saying it after the 6th time I said it. You earned a like and subscribe from me.
So I have an interview in a few hours, so I wanted to make sure I have everything down. She's talking about how you should mainly talk about past positions but I'm 14 with no work experience and applied because I saw the 'now hiring' sign and thought it'd be a good way to get out of the house.
White Roses congratulations! What questions did they ask you? I’m just wondering because I’m 16 having my first interview in like a couple of days and have no experience either
@@visentinaaron She asked me to tell me about myself, what my availability is and what my rides would be because of my age. She also asked me if I like kids because my position deals with a lot of annoying children and why I chose that company. She probably asked me more things but it's a bit of a blur. I asked my friend about her first interview and they asked her about her hobbies. The rest of the session was me asking her questions, which I chose from this channel, so definitely check out that video. Since I have no work experience, for tell me about yourself I told her about my illegitimate work such as helping my dad set up a clinic in Idaho and helping my brother with boy scout camp, and some organizations I was in like civil air patrol. Hope this helps! Please tell me how your interview goes, good luck!
White Roses I’m applying for custodial work in school, like helping out custodians, I don’t really have any experience that is related to that so I don’t even know what I will say if they ask tell me about yourself, any type of volunteering I did is not related to it, like being an assistant basketball coach.
I have a interview tomorrow and yes I'm very nervous. I've interviewed with this company a few times and I know I'm doing somethin wrong. Your detailed videos help me to prepare for my interview. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this. I have to see if I got a job on Monday so… come tomorrow, much less Monday I’m probably gonna be nervous. I know on Monday I’m gonna be nervous. I know tomorrow night I will be nervous.
I watch almost 10 videos for u, an this one did it for me, i had to subscribe .Thank you for explaining this as simple as possible, i really appreciate this video 🌹
hello Cass, I got the tell me about yourself question as the first and only question. After I did my spiel, she talked about literally 40 minutes about the company and great it was. I didn't get a behavioral, where do you see yourself, why should I hire you.. nothing. I did ask a few questions at the end, she gave me a tour and it was over. I thought it was a done deal. Two days later I got called back for a second interview. GO FIGURE !!
Cass Thompson Career Advice I don’t think I really have any leadership experience! My memory is shoddy and I can’t think of any relevant experiences :(
I would say it did. They called my references on Friday. I praying for a call back. Your question to ask after an interview had them shocked. Thank you!! 😊
I just became a Career Counselor and I am loving your videos. They are giving me great ideas for a curriculum to put together for my training sessions. Do you have any tips on helping convicted felons when asked the question "Do you have a criminal background?" Thank you so much for your work!!
Thanks for all the great advice, I watched 6-7 of your videos the past few days, I took lots of notes. I just had my 3rd Skype job interview, I wish I would have found these wonderful videos first. Every question you said they’d ask they did and more. Thanks again.
Thank you so much Cass! I definitely had to subscribe :) You are helping so many people, it is truly appreciated!! Preparing for an interview can be daunting without any guidance. Thank you thank you!
I’m very sorry but I’ve followed these tips religiously and 6 months later I’m still trying to find a job. My resume is extremely good but always fail the interview process, going to take advice from somewhere else.
I'd love for you to tell me about yourself in the comments!
I'm a Mom, Grandma, Rescue Dog Mom, Social Media Pro, Beach Lover, Serial Picture Taker, Anaheim Ducks Fan!
Got an interview tomorrow :)
Got a hotel security guard job interview tomorrow in Dubai , can u help answer this question
Haven't work since 2012 was in nursing for off and on 20yrs.physically not able to do that kind of work no more.Love people and helping.talking..How do I even start looking and for what?Then u have to put why haven't you worked for yrs??Do u say why or what??
That's when we pull out the portfolio and/or video presentation. The trick is to do it without words. I'd probably do something like this (with content, venue, voice-overs, etc., tailored, of course, to the context/client/position on hand.) ua-cam.com/video/eheQoLo9bcU/v-deo.html
I work in I.T. and interviewed a few people during my tenure. I made 100% sure to NOT ask this stupid question nor do I ask "why are you interested in the position?". I don't care about personal details nor do I care about why the person is interested in the position since I'm sure the primary reason for the interest is that they need a job.
You are so cool 👊🏽
If only EVERYONE recognized this reality! It'd make job searching & hiring MUCH more accurate and relevant.
Most honest comment I've ever seen 👏👏👏
Thank you, I feel like the whole "song and dance" is such a waste of time give me your credentials (verify said credentials) have a chat leaning toward questions relevent to the role but seriously the "answering a question crypticly" drives me nuts.
I hope all interviewers are like you.
I have an interview tomorrow. Watching these videos gives me more stress than I used to have lolololol
Maybe watch the video on interview nerves???
Have a list of things you can do for them!
Sameeeee
Facts lok
Mariah Phillips saaame but it’s so informative.
I haaaate this question with a passion. edit: I had an interview yesterday, she asked me this question. I stumbled, she asked if I was nervous and that there’s no need to be. 😭 but I got the job on the spot and met all my superiors and start next week. 🙏🏼
wahhhhh congrats! I have my interview tomorrow morning and I'm lowkey nervous. It's my first interview of my whole life, WHEW.
thatgirlac _ how did it go? 😊
Stella Moon omg I think I did pretty good. The questions were super basic and only 2 questions required a well-thought answer. I’m not sure if I got the job yet, but she sounded pretty satisfied and might give me a call soon!
thatgirlac _ I hope you get the job! :)
thatgirlac _ did you get it?
1. experience in my professions
2. readiness to move upward
3. expanding education
4. practice
I got the job! I had three days to prepare for my interview, and I watched and listened to your videos many times! I practiced my answers out loud in my house, in my car, outside. I studied and thought of my strong points and what I'd done in my career that would assist with the position I interviewed for. I picked out and tried on my clothes in advance, got my hair done and made sure I left in plenty of time for my interview. I utilized the body language techniques, and was at ease to express enthusiasm for the things in the job I was excited about. I did the "Thank you" email, and the two week follow-up. Tomorrow I begin my job as Administrative Assistant II in a government position! Thank you for your helpful videos!! I really feel they helped me secure this job!
Awesome!
Yo, I'm just tryna get a job at Jack in the box
Edit: I got the job at Jack in the box
UMG OFFICIAL what questions did they ask I have a job interview for them tomorrow 😫
@@mialuna494 well mine was pretty cool, the asked the standard "any previous job experience",and "what is your availability like" the rest was them advertising their company, I was lucky and got an interview with the district manager so all I asked them was " what's the atmosphere like here",and "how did you start",and "any advice" the rest was actually pretty cool ad was like she was advertising Jack in the box and trying to sell it to me then she asked what I thought, I said I would like to work there, she walked me to the back of the restaurant and put me on the schedule so I have a job now
@@mialuna494 and they may not do this with you but they perpousfully gave me crazy hours to see how I handle it for example today I'm working 8-4pm and tomorrow I'm working 10-6 am
Those are my hours everyday 😂 always an 8 hour shift and never at the same time. It’s always 9-5, 10-6, 2-10...
Oh yeah yeah
5 minutes? I can summarize my whole life in 2 sentences.
Try to stretch a bit...
One..
I love it
I can do it in 2 words 😐 it sucks 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Two..
No ones called yet but I have an interview next week! I’m just speaking it into existence 😁! Good luck to all the other searchers!
Use your words to shape your life!!! You’re a sculptor...words are tools!
I just had my first phone interview after years in school and I didn't give myself near enough time to prepare for it (cause I'm a dummy), so I was here this morning giving myself a youtube crash course in interviews. I just wanted to let you know that your videos were the most helpful and you were right this is literally THE FIRST question and also a situational question later. I was so glad I had watched a bunch of your videos cause even though I didn't have time to practice I at least had some notes down so I had a direction to follow and an end (so no rambling! yay!). And also, for the situational question, what I did was print out the job description with a few lines os space between each sentence and wrote in notes about how my experience fits into each section and how I could tie a story in if relevant/asked. Which came in really handy.
Thank you very much for your help! I will keep watching your videos as I prepare for the in-person interview (which I WILL get, I can feel it).
PS: I got an invite to the in-person interview!
PPS: I got the job!!! Cue happy dance in 3...2...1!!! Woo!
PPPS: I have been laid off due to Cv19.
PPPPS!!!: The company called me up midway through 2021 and asked me if I was still interested and to reapply. So I’m back! And much happier, I even get to work from home permanently!
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aww i’m so sorry to hear that :(
Is there a PPPPS where you got the job again xD
Daum
rose mary I wish... but no, COVID sucks. I am employed doing customer service so it’s better than nothing I guess.
I always come back to these videos right before interviews to refresh/re-prepare and I just landed an internship with NBCUniversal! Thanks for everything Cassandra!
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I have to go back in the shower rn and then I pppp
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Me too!!!!
Hi Cass, I'm 71 and have an interview on Thursday You are a big help in answering tough questions I worked at a desk over 22 years and ready for a change Thank you for your advice
When I was 16 I had my first interview at 5 guys and when I was asked this question I talked about how I loved to dance and hang out with my friends. The woman looked at me like I was crazy!! Lmao! I didn’t get it, but I’m glad I went to so many interviews when I was younger because it gave me so much experience and I have a good idea of what to expect now.
That happened to me but I apply for McDonald’s
What other questions did they ask?
@@Jasmine-ik9en It was about 10 years ago but I think they just asked that, if I have any experience, and what hours I can work
Well i am 60 and computers were non existant when i was growing up,now my best friend is google search engine and youtube,my point is people like you that care so much to help people become more professional says so much.I thank you from the bottom of my heart,learning is forever & i am so thankful for any education i can find.I have been working in manufacturing for 23 years & never missed a day,never late,but now that i learned how to type i am ready for a career change.Thank you for helping me possibly achieve that.
I’m sorry, “tell me about yourself” is a BAD question for an interview. Hiring managers can do way better than ask completely vague questions while expecting a specific answer. That’s a FAIL for the interviewer!
I could not agree more.
It's a good foreshadowing of how a company looks after itself and puts all the load onto you. Answer it to your best discretion but just know there is a right and wrong way to answer. I had a teacher like that in college. Write me an essay on this topic however you want. So I did. He said it wasn't what he wanted. So I asked him to clarify. He said use your best judgement. Like wtf.
It's just a traditional icebreaker, just like sun can't rise in west..🤗
Rui Pauls the sun rise in the east and then sets in the west
I just had an interview on Friday and I had this whole answer for the question, but they didn’t even ask it 😂
I HAVE A STORE MANAGER INTERVIEW FOR SEPHORA IN TWO DAYS.
Wish me Luck!
Oh my gosh I dream about that Sephora discount!!! Good luck to you!
How did it go??
Yeah how did it go?
Did you get it
Well that didn't go as planned
I just got a job offer after a short phone interview on the spot. They asked me the exact questions you talk about in your videos. I answered the way that you suggest, and the recruiter was so impressed, that she did not even want me to wait before she tells that I got the job. Thanks, Rock
I just watched this before my interview. Still blanked and panicked during the interview. 😂
Rayona Ray oh nooo do u think u at least did okay? My interview is on Monday and it’s going to be my first (I’m 16) and I’m really nervous haha.
Emily {•_•} Lol I didn’t get it. I knew right then I wasn’t 😂😂 you’ll do find though. I watched this literally 3 mins before I walked in. Crammed everything at the last minuet 😂 so that’s probably why. I wasn’t being proactive lol
Next time.
3-7 minutes? I aint getting the job if I bore them that long
😂😂😂
Yeah 4-7 minutes way overkill. A minute to a minute and a half is plenty to give a quick overview. You don't want to bore the interviewer and if they want more.info they can just ask a follow up question after you are done talking.
Watching this a day before my interview. Wish me luck
I had an interview today, I was asked "if I could only travel to one country in the world which would it be?"
What were they trying to find out?
I have an interview in 3 hours for cvs , I'm so glad I watched this
I had one today and I know for sure I didn’t get it 😩
You are, by far, the best interview consultant on UA-cam. I greatly appreciate that you made a separate video for ALL major interview questions. Thank you!
I just retired last September from 21 years of service in the military. I will have my BA degree this month in Health & Wellness. My future career is to use my experience in fitness to help others achieve their goals. I am very passionate about being fit and healthy and believe I can help others that want to live a healthy life.
Thanks Cass, I watched about 10 of your videos, This one I believe got me the job I accepted TODAY 6/26/20, I connected with the owner with a common interest. Thank you thank you for the great advice....
Cass, I love that you did a video about this question. This is by one of the most important questions a candidate can prepare for. You are so great!
Thank you for watching Heather!
i love how authentic/real your advice is - doesn't feel fake/robotic. Its so refreshing/reassuring
Thank you! Tell your friends!
Quite literally the best advice on UA-cam. Been looking for weeks and your channel is the best! THANK YOU!
I love that you have such a great sense of humour which makes it easy to remember what you say, thank you!
I got the job. I live in England but I’ve watched your videos and found them invaluable. I went for a job as a clinical skills simulation technician at a local hospital, they had some tough questions but your help and advice on your videos helped me so much. Thank you. You are a STAR!
You are so on point! I love your style of teaching and your enthusiasm. It's contagious and motivating. Thank you 🙏🏽
Thank you for watching!
I got the job! Thanks to your content I felt empowered to prep and take control of the conversation. This video was the best, after knocking out the tell me about yourself portion the rest of the interview was a breeze. I even felt confident enough to ask the hard question and it saved me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us, it’s so valuable!
Hi Cass! My name is Nancy, and I recently graduated from CSULA with a degree in Business Marketing. I want to join the Video Game industry, and create marketing campaigns that does not primarily caters to men, but to women equally. I also want to prove to people that video games is not all violence, but there's lessons to be learned, and art to be admired.
LISTEN TO THIS WOMAN honestly her advice really helped me get over the hurdles of accomplishing a successful interview process I’m definitely gonna update my comments if I land a job !!! ❤️❤️
Hi , I have a bunch of band 6 /senior nurse interviews coming up over here in the UK and I am so grateful to have found your videos ,I used them for one interview so far, did not get the job but the feedback was that I was second highest scorer and the panel were really impresed, you have given me so much confidence for the ones to come , big thanks from the UK
Thanks to your videos I got offered a psychiatric technician job at a local hospital! I knocked the “tell me about yourself” part out of the park. Five minutes after I got home, HR called me to offer the job.
A Gaytheist what did you say? I have a medical assistant digital interview tomorrow? Haven’t done an interview in like 7 years...... 🙈
Interviewer : Tell me about yourself
Me: I rather not I really need this job 😩😂👌🏼🔥
(Guaranteed your future boss with laugh) 😈🔥🔥😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👌🏼
I'm crying🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I LOVE that you give examples to everything. Not every advice video does- it's high-level advice. But, you are excellent at putting it into practice
Thank you for the kind words and thank you for watching!
I love your tip about showing passion - it will help you excel in any position! Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Thank you for watching!
Just had an interview this morning and used some of these tips. I feel like it went pretty well! A lot better than the one I had yesterday. It’s been over a decade since I’ve done interviews, add the stress of being laid off and my anxiety disorder is having a field day!
Thank you so much for helping me answer this question. I used your videos in prepping for my interviews - and the index cards too! You even helped me be confident enough to ask ‘the question’ and I am pleased to share - I got a new job which is my dream job. Thank you!
Fantastic Amanda! Congrats on the new job!
Your channel has so much value!! I definitely subscribed and I’m excited for more 😊
I'm applying for a supervisors position in a Native American business. I've only worked there for a few months. This is where I want to retire from. Your advice on culture really struck me hard and made me rethink my position points. You're awesome. Ty.
Glad it helped!
I have an interview on 7/29/20... gonna practice these tips, including the ones from you other videos and from your subscribers. I hope I get it folks!!!
this content actually made me work on my pitch even better-- it's easier to follow through than other ones. Now, I'm watching every videos. Thanks, Cass! It helps alot
Tell me about yourself..."I like bread..."
Thanks Cass!! I GOT THE JOB!!!!! I’ve recently moved to the UK, never worked in the western world before. I watched almost all your videos before my interview on UA-cam, and I followed the tips you gave, and I GOT THE JOB I WANTED ON MY FIRST INTERVIEW!! Keep making your videos, and thanks x1000000! :D
I've gone to lots of different interviews throughout my career and just finished one yesterday. The behavior questions I was asked were difficult; this "tell me about yourself" question was by far was the easiest. (thanks to your video and lots of practice). Three that I can remember: 1) Tell me about a time someone practiced (i'm in healthcare) differently than you and what was the outcome 2) Tell me about a time you did something outside your job that was NOT healthcare related 3) Tell me about a time you had to do something that was completely different from what you normally do and was outside your comfort zone/knowledge (something like these) --- maybe you can cover these in your other videos.
Thanks for sharing!
You are an excellent speaker! Thanks. Learned so much!
Hi there!!!!
I just wanted to take a moment and say THANK YOU for this video. I most definitely followed what you said and I completely blew my interviewer away with my answer to this question. My answer and his response to my answer drove the rest of the interview in such a positive way, and I was ultimately presented with a job offer. I also watched some of your other videos and they were really helpful as well. I think that it definitely helped me land the job, so thank you so much :)
I love how I can still have access to all your great advice and information on job interviews. I am a CSUF Alumni and I had felt like talking to you in the past before my interview made a huge difference in helping me prepare for my summer internship and now looking for a job and knowing I can still have access to you makes me very happy and ready to take on any interview. Thank you for this channel!
Yes!! I needed this information. Love the obvious which is practice and prepare - you explained it so well - loved the index cards idea. I could actually see using postit notes and flow charting the narrative as a discovery tool early in the preparation process.
Yes, post its would totally be another great option. Good tip!
Heyo, I am going for a job interview at Tractor Supply tomorrow. I just got the call to come for an interview today. Wish me Luck!!
I was watching ur videos for my interview yesterday, I didn’t get asked this question. The one question I was prepared for 😂
Every now and then people don't ask it. I find it strange, but it does happen.
I am a Public Services Librarian in Rural Southern Maryland. I drive the bookmobile and volunteer throughout the community serving homeless, families and horses. I have an internal interview for a newly created supervisory position in 2 days. I want to ace my zoom interview. Your videos have been extremely beneficial.
Sooo this is what I'm planning to say. :)
Well, this is my first job so I don't have any real work experience but that's the reason why I'm so excited. This will be a new experience for me and help me get my foot in the door. This seems like a really good entry-level job for someone with limited experience such as myself. I do have experience working with others online selling my artwork, I do it with my friend as a hobby. It's actually her mother, *her name*, who recommended me this job since she's been working here and believes I would be a good fit. I do all of my shopping at this store so I'm familiar with it, I also happen to live within walking distance so if I were to have car troubles I would still be able to make it.
Krystal Star I would probably leave out that the job is to get your foot in the door and that it’s an entry level job for you. That makes it seem like you are only using them for experience and once you have that, you will move on. Companies like to think you’ll stay with them long term. Not just to spend the time and money on training you to get your foot in the door for the next position you apply for.
I have interview for global IT company on Monday. Wish me luck guys
I have two job interviews next week and your have been a rockstar with my preparation process Cassandra! One is a dream job in a dream city and another is a really great opportunity. Wish me luck!!
Your videos are extremely helpful. I am trying to up my enthusiasm but keep it genuine. I am a great employee, but I don’t know how to brag! Do you have any suggestions on that.I have an interview as a nursing instructor this week.
Great advice and beautifully delivered.
Many thanks.
David
Your advice and insight is a great re-enforcement for me! Your topic discussions are very concise and ageless. I have been through a couple of rounds with Right Management, an outplacement firm, and I like your approach.
“You should talk for 5-7 minutes about past work experience” me applying for my first fast food job: yes
Go watch the new version of this video!!!!
Due to my position at a student champion, I have been able to develop my communication skills and to adapt them so that those people who do not speak English can understand what I am trying to do with them to help them academically.
So helpful with such a dynamic delivery, thank you!!
Cass your videos REALLY helped me in a job interview. I feel good about it and waiting to hear back, I know I did decently because of the advice you gave
My last interview was 16 years ago. It was little more than:
"Do you want to work here?"
"Yes".
Just been made redundant due to covid-19 so find myself looking for a new job at the age of 53.
I have lots to tell (qualifications and experience) and now know how to do it! Just need to get an interview.........
If you’re not getting the interviews, it means your resume and application need work! I would go back and revisit them
Fantastic videos that cover many of the "nuts and bolts" real world preparation not found in printed articles.
Thank you so much! This has made it so easy for me to figure out myself and what I needed to put into my interview preparation
Very helpful, thank you very much. Wish me luck i have a veryyyy important Interview for a promotion tomorrow.
I had this job interview for a job I really wanted and I prepared and followed All your suggestions and videos AND I GOT THE JOB! Thank you so much your videos really helped me land this job. Thanks thanks thanks! Xoxo
Very helpful! Have a question: When answering why the interviewee is interested in the position, this being a student internship position, is it appropriate to mention they have a friend/student classmate who is interning there now and that person has said great things about working there? And that the interviewee enjoys working with this person on group class projects (which they would do for the internship)?
I prepared for this question so well (in my opinion) and I just had an interview today and I didn’t get asked this question but I’m not complaining 😁
That’s awesome better that than the other way around!
Hey Cass, I want to start off with saying thank you for posting this. I've been interviewing for jobs for about 1 month now and I am struggling in articulating my past experiences in a confident way. I recently got laid off from my company due leadership restructuring which is why Im searching for jobs. I've done a lot of self reflection and I've narrowed down some opportunities I need to work on. 1. Better prep ( hence how I found you and I'm currently in heaven) 2. My "About Me" answer ( also why I am jumping for joy for this particular video). I've noticed that while I go through my " about me ' answer I get stuck when explaining why I left a company- I have a 5 month gap on my resume from when I left Company A and started to work for Company B. For this particular situation, I left Company A due to work/life balance but how do I say this in a more eloquent way?
So, no one is going to notice a 5 mo. gap. I honestly wouldn't worry about it.
Now I understand why I never get jobs after the interviews even after being over qualified. Thanks for this.
Currently preparing for my first big girl job interview in my degree field (criminal justice). Using your videos as a crash course. Thank you!
Hoo boy how much I felt that.
So, after watching 5 minutes of this video, I paused it and tried practicing what you said around 5:00 about how it was easy to repeat it in your head. But saying it aloud was another story, now being the introvert that I am. I realized how much I needed practice at that. It took me at least 5 times to try and repeat back what I wrote aloud without having to say it incorrectly. Or misread it wrong.
After the 5th try, I got it right. Then I did it again to make sure I was not stretching what I was believing.
For those who are wondering this is what I said.
"Well, other than the only job experiences I received was from job training at my old school I mentioned in the resume, and then moving on to SCC, most out of 90 percent of the jobs I did were janitorial work or close to that of stocking or being a busboy in outback steakhouse. However, when my job coach told me about how Little Caesar's is partnering with Baarc. I got excited because it will give me many more experiences stacked upon the ones I mentioned."
So, after repeating this very sentence. I felt more confident in saying it after the 6th time I said it. You earned a like and subscribe from me.
Just got hired! Your videos were a great help so thank you, Cass!
So I have an interview in a few hours, so I wanted to make sure I have everything down. She's talking about how you should mainly talk about past positions but I'm 14 with no work experience and applied because I saw the 'now hiring' sign and thought it'd be a good way to get out of the house.
How’d it go
@@visentinaaron It went great! I started just a few days after the interview
White Roses congratulations! What questions did they ask you? I’m just wondering because I’m 16 having my first interview in like a couple of days and have no experience either
@@visentinaaron She asked me to tell me about myself, what my availability is and what my rides would be because of my age. She also asked me if I like kids because my position deals with a lot of annoying children and why I chose that company. She probably asked me more things but it's a bit of a blur. I asked my friend about her first interview and they asked her about her hobbies.
The rest of the session was me asking her questions, which I chose from this channel, so definitely check out that video.
Since I have no work experience, for tell me about yourself I told her about my illegitimate work such as helping my dad set up a clinic in Idaho and helping my brother with boy scout camp, and some organizations I was in like civil air patrol.
Hope this helps! Please tell me how your interview goes, good luck!
White Roses I’m applying for custodial work in school, like helping out custodians, I don’t really have any experience that is related to that so I don’t even know what I will say if they ask tell me about yourself, any type of volunteering I did is not related to it, like being an assistant basketball coach.
I have a interview tomorrow and yes I'm very nervous. I've interviewed with this company a few times and I know I'm doing somethin wrong. Your detailed videos help me to prepare for my interview. Thank you very much.
Thank you for this. I have to see if I got a job on Monday so… come tomorrow, much less Monday I’m probably gonna be nervous. I know on Monday I’m gonna be nervous. I know tomorrow night I will be nervous.
I watch almost 10 videos for u, an this one did it for me, i had to subscribe .Thank you for explaining this as simple as possible, i really appreciate this video 🌹
Watching these videos helped quell my nerves, gave great advice and landed me two job offers in the same day! Thank you for these videos!!
you are the best Casandra, I practice with funny things.
hello Cass, I got the tell me about yourself question as the first and only question. After I did my spiel, she talked about literally 40 minutes about the company and great it was. I didn't get a behavioral, where do you see yourself, why should I hire you.. nothing. I did ask a few questions at the end, she gave me a tour and it was over. I thought it was a done deal. Two days later I got called back for a second interview. GO FIGURE !!
I'm trying to work at chick-fil-a..... I have no job experience. 😂
Talk about any leadership or volunteer experience you have!
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I don’t think I really have any leadership experience! My memory is shoddy and I can’t think of any relevant experiences :(
Bro same actually...
I’m 10 minutes away from Zoom interviewing for a Coaching Job at a college. Thank you for all your tips!!
Hope it went well!
Have an interview tomorrow afternoon for motor vehicle rep. & I’m kinda nervous 🤞🏼
C C I have an interview tomorrow too
Hope it went well!
Hope it went well!
I would say it did. They called my references on Friday. I praying for a call back. Your question to ask after an interview had them shocked. Thank you!! 😊
I just discovered these videos and have watched many of them, thanks for creating these videos.
TY I have an interview today and I will use these tips!
She reminds me of Tatum O’Neil.
LOVE your vibe and your presentation. Thanks for great videos.
I just became a Career Counselor and I am loving your videos. They are giving me great ideas for a curriculum to put together for my training sessions. Do you have any tips on helping convicted felons when asked the question "Do you have a criminal background?" Thank you so much for your work!!
Thanks for all the great advice, I watched 6-7 of your videos the past few days, I took lots of notes. I just had my 3rd Skype job interview, I wish I would have found these wonderful videos first. Every question you said they’d ask they did and more. Thanks again.
Thanks You’re smart and sharp.
Yikes I always ended up with my favorite color is black and I write poetry 🥴🥴🥴🥴 THANK YOU SOO MUCHHHH
Very helpful, thank you!
Thank you so much Cass! I definitely had to subscribe :) You are helping so many people, it is truly appreciated!! Preparing for an interview can be daunting without any guidance. Thank you thank you!
I’m very sorry but I’ve followed these tips religiously and 6 months later I’m still trying to find a job. My resume is extremely good but always fail the interview process, going to take advice from somewhere else.
If there’s anyway I can help let me know. That’s incredibly frustrating and a common one!!
Thanks Cassandra. It is a very good video. It helped me a lot.
Thank you so much! I just found out I have an interview on Thursday to work at a cafe and I'm super nervous! This helped me a lot!!