How to Talk About Yourself in Interviews: Everything You Need to Know

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0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Viewer question

3:00 - What to share about yourself during the interview & resume phase

3:58 - Gina’s experience with an elevator pitch

5:25 - How to talk about yourself when you don’t have experience

6:33 - How to talk about industry experience when switching industries

7:18 - How to adjust your elevator pitch based on who you’re talking to

8:25 - What interview questions does Jenn prefer?

9:16 - What interview questions does Gina prefer?

10:06 - BEST advice for answering the “Tell me about yourself” interview question

11:00 - Common interview questions that gauge your alignment

15:03 - “Tell me about a time you failed” interview question

16:34 - Recap on how to talk about yourself effectively