Submitted by Martin Culbert
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Hi folks,

I recall a podcast on the "Tell me about yourself" question. I am looking for what a solid answer looks like. Do any of you recall what it is called/

Submitted by Shane MacQuarrie on Thursday January 16th, 2014 11:27 am

It is available in the interviewing series as the "Tell Me About Yourself" cast from May 8, 2007.
Mac
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Submitted by Yura Kosh on Friday December 23rd, 2016 12:45 pm

In reply to by Shane MacQuarrie

Hey,
Couldnt find this cast on this date. Could you please prived a link?
 
Thanks a lot!

Submitted by Martin Culbert on Saturday January 18th, 2014 3:18 pm

Thanks Mac,
I knew I had seen it.
Martin 

Submitted by Tom Hausmann on Sunday January 19th, 2014 11:40 am

The topic/question question "Tell me about yourself" appears in a number of Manager Tools / Career Tools casts.
The MT team makes very clear in the Interviewing Series this question is among the first "big questions" with good interviewers--even before you have a chance to discuss accomplishments.
The importance of "Tell me about yourself" is reinforced as the topic comes up (or is touched-on) in numerous casts in addition to the valuable Interview Series. Here are just a few:
---   http://www.manager-tools.com/2011/01/pre-interview-prep-chapter-2
---   http://www.manager-tools.com/2011/11/interviewing-skype-part-1
---   http://www.manager-tools.com/2008/04/meal-interviews-part-1-of-2