Job Interview Blunders: Why Your "Tell Me About Yourself" Answer is Costing You Opportunities

Warsaw, Poland – A recent viral video from career expert Startomat highlights a critical misstep many job seekers make during interviews, particularly when faced with the seemingly simple question: “Tell me about yourself.” According to the expert, approximately 90% of candidates falter at this initial hurdle, often providing personal anecdotes rather than relevant professional insights. The video illustrates this point with fictional examples. "Kasia might say, 'My name is Kasia, I love hiking in the mountains, and I've been a dog mom for three months,'" the expert explained. "Similarly, Tomek might share, 'I came from the other side of the city and I already know I'll have to wake up early to avoid being late, and I love playing games, which often keeps me up at night.'" These responses, while personal, fail to provide recruiters with the professional context they seek. The expert emphasized that the recruiter's true intention is to understand the candidate's professional identity, their career aspirations, and what specifically drew them to the current opportunity. "This question derails more interviews than language tests, Excel tasks, and motivational assessments combined," she stated. The video suggests that candidates often lack awareness on how to properly answer, leading to missed opportunities. Startomat plans to release a follow-up video detailing a specific technique, commonly taught to leaders and top sales professionals, to effectively answer this crucial interview question. This technique, the expert promises, can transform an interview into a significant opportunity for candidates.

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