Tell Me About Yourself (The BEST Way to Answer this Interview Question)

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 31 січ 2025

КОМЕНТАРІ • 112

  • @JeffSu
    @JeffSu  Рік тому +11

    How did your answer turn out? Let me know! 😁
    TIMESTAMPS
    00:00 Why “Tell me about yourself” is important
    00:33 The perfect answer to this interview question
    00:45 Step 1 - Analyze job description
    02:16 Step 2 - Present, Past, Future
    03:07 Improve upon ChatGPT’s output
    03:24 Present
    04:20 Past
    04:32 Future
    05:16 Bonus Tip!

    • @Earl-yr4vx
      @Earl-yr4vx Рік тому +1

      Will you link your resume?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@Earl-yr4vx It's in the description :)

  • @bforbeta
    @bforbeta Рік тому +47

    After adopting your advice, life is getting better. There are many tools out there, but not many people know how to use them to get the most out of them. You merge the art of coming up with ideas with complicated technology. Thanks man.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +4

      It's my pleasure 😁

  • @burninskin
    @burninskin Рік тому +5

    All these tutorials are very useful to people who are actual professionals and had meaningful contribution in their jobs. My last 2 jobs were super niche and barely gave me meaningful experience and even less a feel for impact. They were a struggle.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      What happened?

    • @burninskin
      @burninskin Рік тому

      @@JeffSu Hey, Jeff! I am not sure what do you mean. Basically, my last job was a maternity cover. I interviewed for a position I was sure I would do well, judging on the JD and the interview task. Then the job turned out to be a different position, which is way more challenging. Since it was a very good company I did my best to improve, but it was never enough, since I was missing lots of knowledge. The manager who hired me has left and there was another one to fill in. And then another one. Aaand then another one. I had some personal issues, which could not coexist with a tough job, so I quit. 3 months later I am still unemployed with 4 years of experience I can't be proud of. Tried applying for a Junior position so I can start fresh, but I guess those 4+ years of experience don't help ... even if I ask for way less money than the market's avarage.

  • @dariagurova2396
    @dariagurova2396 Рік тому +8

    Wow, your tips are like finding an oasis in the desert of job search advice out there! 😄 I always tie myself in knots trying to talk about my experience without rambling like a lost tourist. Thanks for the straight-shooting advice - it’s a game changer!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Woohoo that's what I love to hear 😁

  • @ChatGPTPromptMasters
    @ChatGPTPromptMasters Рік тому +4

    This template for answering the 'Tell about yourself' question in job interviews is very useful.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're welcome!

  • @danielsoto5930
    @danielsoto5930 Рік тому +3

    Your the best! You give amazing tips and advice, as someone who’s graduating with a bachelor’s degree in December. I’ve been looking at your videos for applications and job interviews.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Nice! Best of luck! 😁

  • @o.k.6227
    @o.k.6227 Рік тому +2

    One of my fav yt channel atm. Best regards from Germany and thanks for so much new info's. 😊

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Woohooo thank you 😁

  • @staceyprovo1957
    @staceyprovo1957 Рік тому +4

    Your video is very nicely done, has great tips, and is presented in an easy-to-understand, and then execute fashion. Thanks for sharing your insight! I have quite a few friends who have been laid off recently and will make sure to pass this along to them.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Best of luck to your friends!

  • @cristyna.albarranl.6532
    @cristyna.albarranl.6532 Рік тому +1

    I loved how you spoke at a lower pace! thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      No problem 😁

  • @Mtm67
    @Mtm67 Рік тому +3

    Please make more videos teaching us to use chatgpt to prepare popular interview questions!!🙏🏻thx jeff

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Will do 😁

  • @alliecat889
    @alliecat889 Рік тому +5

    thank you for this Jeff, I have a phone interview on wednesday and i used your prompts with chatgpt to come up with a better sounding tell me about yourself. i'm still going to tidy it up a bit but it sounds a lot better than what i had before.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Best of luck!!

  • @darkbelg
    @darkbelg Рік тому +4

    Great video as always. But I have to remember to watch this when I actually need a new job.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Make sure to bookmark this :)

  • @zer0horizon337
    @zer0horizon337 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! Answered all my questions. Thanks Jeff!!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  10 місяців тому

      You're welcome my friend 😁

  • @craciunlabs
    @craciunlabs Рік тому +2

    Perfect video Jeff! Appreciate it!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      No problem, hope it was helpful!

  • @earlblamier
    @earlblamier Рік тому +2

    Awesome! Very informative and helpful, keep it up, thank you!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Will do! 😁

  • @WardaddyXXIV
    @WardaddyXXIV Рік тому +2

    being a welder in construction industry and trying to pivot to Tech industry is mind boggling and hard to figure out a response to this question.. can you do one for us labor workers going into tech? thanks and love your content. new sub

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Did...you try the prompt I shared? It should work for you as well

    • @WardaddyXXIV
      @WardaddyXXIV Рік тому

      @@JeffSu yes I did it gives me good ideas and my problem is the structure and wording it for myself. I will try again thanks Jeff

  • @LamCao-g1k
    @LamCao-g1k Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much Jeff. Because of your advice, I got through every single on of my 1st round interviews in Banking!!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Wow congrats!!!

  • @Unfilteredthoughts0121
    @Unfilteredthoughts0121 Рік тому +3

    Hi Jeff, I came across your video and was totally amazed not only by the actionable tips but also the entire quality of the video. It was so engaging, intuitive and beautifully done. I am currently working as an instructional designer and may I ask what tools you use for creating those videos? I felt I learned few tricks and can apply them to my video edting in Camtasia.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You can find all the tools I use here: www.jeffsu.org/gear/

  • @digital_jm
    @digital_jm Рік тому +1

    @JeffSu I have my second interview tomorrow for a new International Sales and Marketing role. I will implement this and let you know how it goes 🔜

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Best of luck!!!

  • @DiamondFlame45
    @DiamondFlame45 Рік тому +6

    Can you do a video on how often should be applying for a new role? Especially since company loyalty and tenure is a thing of the past because of the current climate of layoffs and studies show that one makes more when they move to a different company

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +5

      You should definitely interview at least once a year to keep your interview skills up to par (even if you have no intention of leaving).
      I personally do not think you should let something external (i.e. company loyalty/tenure) dictate when or how often you apply for other roles.
      A good rule of thumb to live by: At every job, you should either learn or earn. Either is fine. Both are best. But if it's neither, quit (Gerry Tan)

    • @vinhbui5273
      @vinhbui5273 Рік тому +1

      @@JeffSu Should I quit if my current job is a better potential career path than the new one, there are more rooms for me to go here. But the current job can't support my long-term dream and I don't feel truly happy with this. One more thing, everyone even my boss told me that I performed well in the current job. They tried to ask me to reconsider my decision. Because the two jobs are in totally different fields (HR and engineering), so making a decision would drive me crazy.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      @@vinhbui5273 This is really a personal choice my friend, I can't say without getting to know you a lot more 😂

    • @vinhbui5273
      @vinhbui5273 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu 🙄🙄 so how I can get to know you better and how you can get to know me a lot more??

  • @rodneyholloman
    @rodneyholloman Рік тому +2

    Very helpful Jeff!
    Thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're very welcome!!

  • @IKMaksimov
    @IKMaksimov Рік тому +2

    Me introducing myself:
    ▶️🔘---------00:06
    Me explaining Notion benefits:
    ▶️🔘 --------1:35:45

  • @Hondalover3000
    @Hondalover3000 Рік тому +1

    Love these kind of vids👌

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Glad to hear it!!

  • @doors1708
    @doors1708 Рік тому +3

    Thanks a lot Jeff. Do you have a video where you talk about using Chat GPT for your Resume?

  • @viktorkhan8518
    @viktorkhan8518 Рік тому +3

    Hey Jeff, thanks for the great video!! Would you do the same for your cover letter as well?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      I have videos for chatgpt + cover letters! 😁

  • @TundeEszlari
    @TundeEszlari Рік тому +2

    You are a very good UA-camr.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      No arguments from me :)

  • @Christiana-J
    @Christiana-J Рік тому +3

    At this point, I feel like LLM might have learnt the format from you previous videos so the output is very decent 😀

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +2

      Hahaha I AGREE Christiana! OpenAI needs to pay me!

    • @Christiana-J
      @Christiana-J Рік тому

      @@JeffSu “you are a professional PR specialist with 20 years of experience, write an-attention grabbing hook to connect Jeff Su and OpenAI’s marketing team. Keep the output within 100 words.”

  • @adilhussen5418
    @adilhussen5418 Рік тому +2

    Thanks Jeff! I believe you'd used a slightly different version of this prompt for the "Tell me about yourself" question in one of your other chat gpt for job search videos right? I think this one looks more efficient, especially since the past section now limits the answer to only 1 relevant work experience. Plus I think this version doesn't seem to require a follow up prompt to get a much more streamlined and hallucination-free output unlike the previous one haha

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Yes this one is definitely more optimized!

    • @adilhussen5418
      @adilhussen5418 Рік тому +1

      ​@@JeffSuYes indeed! I was actually kinda hoping you would've gone into a bit why this version is better for anyone (example me 😁) who saw your chat gpt for job search video part 1. Btw thanks to you, I've reached the final round of interview for a dream job I really want so hopefully it goes well for me...fingers crossed!

  • @jeffwong3642
    @jeffwong3642 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the video, Jeff! I am comparing your new answer to your older one from your "Tell Me About Yourself" video from 3 years ago and the new one is slightly shorter. Wondering what's the reason for it - is it due to keeping the interviewer more engaged?

  • @jentheuriet
    @jentheuriet Рік тому +1

    Hi Jeff. I've loved all your interview question videos. As I prepare for my interview, thanks to you, what is the best way to practice? I have 15 prepared answers and it feels like a lot to memorize.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      I spent 40 hours preparing for 3 round of interviews before so...all I can say is good luck 😁

    • @jennifertheuriet1290
      @jennifertheuriet1290 Рік тому

      ok, I've been using Quizlet and that's been helpful@@JeffSu

  • @23rdwhite
    @23rdwhite Рік тому +2

    I actually have used chatgpt or bard on occasion for interviews. Or mainly annoying cover letters.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      What's your experience been?

  • @Ying-TingChen
    @Ying-TingChen Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing🤩

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      No problem 😁

  • @niki612
    @niki612 Рік тому +3

    Hey jeff! do you have a good prompt for the 'Why {company}' question

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Check out the two ChatGPT for Job search videos I made

  • @wendyjiller2548
    @wendyjiller2548 Рік тому +2

    very helpful

  • @andrea_dong
    @andrea_dong Рік тому +3

    With generative AI becoming more mainstream, I do wonder about what the job search landscape will look like in the future 🤔
    If any candidate can use ChatGPT to assist in their interviews, then wouldn't the perceived quality of job seekers increase overall, making it harder to have an edge? Just a thought that crossed my mind xD

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      You're overestimating how many applicants will take the time to learn and use ChatGPT :)

  • @maddymaddy4817
    @maddymaddy4817 Рік тому +1

    WOW THANK U THANK U

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      You're very welcome 😁

  • @abdullahmansuri12
    @abdullahmansuri12 Рік тому +7

    Hi Jeff,
    I've heard that some companies are now screening for AI usage in applications. Can you share tips to reduce any potential bias? In your experience at Google, is this a major concern? By the way, your GPT prompts have been incredibly helpful!😃

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +4

      Could you share those articles with me? Would love to do more research on that!

  • @raymondlomax214
    @raymondlomax214 2 місяці тому +1

    Hey Jeff, I cannot access the link that you posted down in the video

  • @Kian_Mah
    @Kian_Mah 8 місяців тому +1

    Hey Jeff, the answers from ChatGPT I got are kind of short and don't feel "meaty" enough, like your answers. I'm using regular ChatGPT and not Plus. What GPT version are you using? Would you recommend I use one of its custom GPTs?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  8 місяців тому +1

      Gotta use Plus haha

  • @WilliamNobles
    @WilliamNobles Рік тому +3

    The salary range on that Netflix job listing... O-o

    • @CRBungalow
      @CRBungalow Рік тому +1

      The new law in California and New York. They adject the pay based on location and experience. Since the is fully remote if they picked someone living in rural Montana the pay maybe only 60k

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Great catch and explanations!!! I didn't think about the remote aspect to be honest

    • @KittenBowl1
      @KittenBowl1 Рік тому

      @@CRBungalowgosh who would work for 60k…maybe a new grad.

  • @phantrang2593
    @phantrang2593 Рік тому +1

    Hi J, what if currently, one doesn't work at any particular company, how can we fill in the Present part? Should we take the latest job to mention it and connect between the Past and Future Framework only?

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      That works 😁

    • @phantrang2593
      @phantrang2593 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu thanks a lot J, your video really helps!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      No problem!@@phantrang2593

  • @lavanyadasari7266
    @lavanyadasari7266 27 днів тому +1

    I didn't find your resume template. Could you please provide me your resume for reference? Thank you

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  27 днів тому

      It's on my website: www.jeffsu.org

  • @reisterantiporta9767
    @reisterantiporta9767 Рік тому +1

    Is there a vid for interviewing with no work experience? It didn't show up in the video above.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      In my original tell me about yourself video there's an example for a fresh grad 😁

    • @reisterantiporta9767
      @reisterantiporta9767 Рік тому

      @@JeffSu Thanks, I had my first interview today, and your videos were incredibly helpful. Hoping to nail the salary negotiation and secure the job!

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      Best of luck!!@@reisterantiporta9767

  • @deeveecreate
    @deeveecreate Рік тому +1

    This may seem like a dumb question but then are you actually memorizing this the night before the interview? I have trouble freezing up when I'm just talking about things I already know/do let alone trying to memorize something like this before an interview. Maybe that's just me - I'm not great at speaking off the cuff, so add to that nerves and a different prep for each job - seems really difficult.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому

      I don't necessarily memorize, but I practice a LOT

  • @alihassan9670
    @alihassan9670 Рік тому +1

    Hi can anyone help me please I’m applying for job and in my resume I wanna write my achievement as a bullets point but I got confused I collaborated with my sales team to achieved the highest sales in the history of company like 6.4 millions in one month and still we are doing it every month and we increased the revenue growth by 84.75% could anyone make a bullet point because I’m currently working in this company and I wanna tell this one in my resume and I’m my next interview could anyone make a 3 line bullet point for me please

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +1

      Why don't you follow the instructions in the video...?

  • @atlantic_love
    @atlantic_love Рік тому +4

    When channels go the route of the latest bandwagon topic (AI, ChatGPT, etc.), you know it's time to unsubscribe from them. He's done.

    • @JeffSu
      @JeffSu  Рік тому +5

      Thanks for the feedback! I'm super excited about AI for sure but still passionate about productivity and career 😂

    • @deathstroke334
      @deathstroke334 Рік тому

      Why would you not want to learn to use different tools and developments to your benefit?