How to Answer the Question, “Tell Me About Yourself” | Christine vs. Work

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  • @harvardbusinessreview
    @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +30

    What questions do you dread during a job interview? 🙈 -Christine

    • @brennaosiecki4507
      @brennaosiecki4507 4 года назад +15

      "tell me about your weaknesses" this always feels like a trap. There is this pressure to talk about something that could be seen as a weakness, but not to the point where it is a red flag that would rule me out for the position. So it has to be a weakness that is fixable to show you are aware of the places you still need to grow without making it seem like you are a mess haha no easy task.

    • @chantalabraham6701
      @chantalabraham6701 3 года назад +2

      @@brennaosiecki4507 So very true

    • @89DerChristian
      @89DerChristian 3 года назад +1

      @@brennaosiecki4507 I actually never heard this question in any interview ever

    • @adazudiara4496
      @adazudiara4496 3 года назад

      @@brennaosiecki4507 amen, for that.

    • @leila_de_hautjardin
      @leila_de_hautjardin 3 года назад +1

      Why have you been unemployed for so long ?

  • @JoeSmith-yo1zc
    @JoeSmith-yo1zc 4 года назад +117

    Interview question "Tell me about yourself" Think of it this way......"Please take the next 1.5 to 2.5 minutes and summarize your skills and experiences that >>directly relate

  • @Talidataluda
    @Talidataluda 3 года назад +16

    I was feeling so lost and lonely about my job search as a college senior & this series humanized things so much for me, im so glad the boss hired christine !! I'm also an Asian woman myself looking to work in media and I needed this representation so much atm

  • @charlotterivera8490
    @charlotterivera8490 4 года назад +32

    I couldn't stop laughing at the sound effect to the question. It's like an evil question that shouldn't be brought up. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @shellytheressenovo3890
    @shellytheressenovo3890 10 месяцев назад +2

    It's 2024 but I still re-watch this video whenever I have interviews! Job interviews are indeed a nerve-wracking experience and Christine made a unique and fun how-to video with it. More of these videos from Christine, please.

  • @nandinipal1042
    @nandinipal1042 4 года назад +19

    This is such a fun way to talk about the most dreaded question

  • @monicaviola5018
    @monicaviola5018 4 года назад +90

    We need more Christine Liu "How to video"
    We need more CL coaching session
    and We need more short and concise video

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +13

      Thanks Monica! Happy to share. Also fun fact-I play the viola! -CL

  • @viviennewei9376
    @viviennewei9376 4 года назад +40

    Love this. Christine did a great job of providing next steps, while still making this a fun exercise in a relaxed setting. Very creative!

  • @mijailayala3053
    @mijailayala3053 3 года назад +4

    Dear Christine.
    Today I had my first job interview. the interviewer was the CEO, I felt a little fearful, but I followed the advice in this video.
    I still have to wait for the answer, however, I was prepared for the interview.
    Thank you.

  • @athenaparthenos9092
    @athenaparthenos9092 4 года назад +104

    I got an email for a Harvard interview today. This video was super helpful. Thanks a lot and fingers crossed

    • @adazudiara4496
      @adazudiara4496 3 года назад +1

      How was that?

    • @athenaparthenos9092
      @athenaparthenos9092 3 года назад +37

      @@adazudiara4496 I got in! It's been quite a journey and I'm excited to see where it takes me :)

    • @oluwanifemiojo7302
      @oluwanifemiojo7302 3 года назад +4

      @@athenaparthenos9092 Congratulations 🥂

    • @JustAnotherLokiStan
      @JustAnotherLokiStan 3 года назад

      @@athenaparthenos9092 I applied this year (REA). I haven't gotten an interview yet (international student lol :') interviews aren't usually offered in my area) but hopefully I'll see you there next year!

    • @emmadoner7286
      @emmadoner7286 3 года назад +1

      I got my Harvard interview email today and im so nervous ahhh

  • @Airith5
    @Airith5 3 года назад +44

    So don't actually talk about yourself, talk about the only thing the company cares about, how you make them money and provide value.

  • @elmonterrosa
    @elmonterrosa 2 года назад +1

    I love the before and after! I would love to see more of the entire process. Like what did the outline look like. How many times did she practice it. Any types of self-reflection she did.

  • @adnancivgin3780
    @adnancivgin3780 4 года назад +8

    Great work Christine. Especially the progress you have made within a week, thanks to good preparation. A concise and insightful video - very helpful and thanks for it!

  • @palray2025
    @palray2025 7 месяцев назад +2

    Where's Christine? I miss these Christine vs Work videos. :( They are super super helpful!

  • @peaceall43650
    @peaceall43650 3 года назад +5

    you’re killing it on the effects too! 😁

  • @mochanmugham3649
    @mochanmugham3649 4 года назад +11

    Great content. I like the specific strategy to improve your answer. And Christine is a great host. I like her casual and friendly style.

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +2

      Hi Mo, thanks so much for the kind words! I think I'll go by "Casual Christine" from now on. -CL

  • @DouganTheLegend
    @DouganTheLegend 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you so much for this video. I never know how to tackle this question and now I know. It was the first question during the interview! I was expecting it, so once I got it out of the way, the rest of the interview was easy.

  • @naosouumrotulo4430
    @naosouumrotulo4430 4 года назад +6

    Oh my god! this really helped me! Usually I just repeat my CV! Also I LOL with this video!! Thank you very much!

  • @cutiex7357
    @cutiex7357 3 года назад +2

    DAYYYMN YOU became SO GOOOOD!

  • @okanime1
    @okanime1 3 года назад +1

    This question is not only useless it’s also pointless. But it’s helpful to know how to answer it correctly regardless.

    • @KrisKringle2
      @KrisKringle2 Год назад

      I agree with you, but it is funny to think there is a correct answer to a useless pointless question. Screams for dishonest puffery.

  • @davidmiranda8979
    @davidmiranda8979 3 года назад +3

    Christine, you rock! I loved this video, I needed it lol

  • @cococooks8370
    @cococooks8370 4 года назад +3

    Interesting information presented in such a compelling way. Christine, you are extremely likable!

  • @naosouumrotulo4430
    @naosouumrotulo4430 4 года назад +22

    One question tough, I learned from other coaches that it not a good strategy to say plain simple that you are great at some skill, you should tell a story that illustrate why you are good

  • @davidshelby78
    @davidshelby78 4 года назад +3

    I’m a management undergraduate and it was helpful, thank you!

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад

      That's exciting! Good luck with your studies. HBR will be here for ya. -CL

  • @Tiffany-ov2jf
    @Tiffany-ov2jf 4 года назад +24

    I am 16 and I am nowhere close to getting Harvard but I still clicked on this 😂

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +5

      Thanks for stopping by-you'll always be welcome in the HBR fam! -CL

  • @sophiesoxs
    @sophiesoxs 2 года назад +1

    This was legit funny and super informative. Thanks so much!

  • @tracy98098
    @tracy98098 3 года назад +1

    I love to watch all your videos! You are a damn good fun editor 💖

  • @sujatha_jha
    @sujatha_jha 2 года назад

    Useful tips to prep for a difficult question! Well done Christine.

  • @gusmonster59
    @gusmonster59 3 года назад +2

    Tell me about yourself means I tell them my skills that pertain to the job description. My personal life is not their business.

  • @garretttedeman
    @garretttedeman 3 года назад +1

    Darn good clip. Textbook illustration for all of us to consider (and maybe even use for a bit of self-improvement).

  • @AnthonyWestkc
    @AnthonyWestkc 4 года назад +3

    I definitely needed this!

  • @monowarabegum2954
    @monowarabegum2954 3 года назад +1

    This video is so helpful and well done. Love the presentation 👌
    Thank you 😊

  • @hassaan7193
    @hassaan7193 4 года назад +2

    the "tell me about yourself" music is hilarious. Captures the dread!

  • @meizi5521
    @meizi5521 3 года назад +18

    There is another question that i cant answer "where do you see yourself in 5 years time?"To me this terrible question and only people who do not want to develop themselves can answer this question. 5 years is a long time, it depends on lots of factors and i am willing to change myself to adapt, so how the hell will i know where i will be in 5 years?!

    • @gnanasekarthiyagarajan7680
      @gnanasekarthiyagarajan7680 3 года назад

      Such a bad answer

    • @gusmonster59
      @gusmonster59 3 года назад +4

      Thankfully, I am at a point where I can say 'I see myself retired unless I have a job that I truly enjoy'. Bad answer? So what. It's. stupid question that doesn't deserve an answer.

    • @tidudddudidam5163
      @tidudddudidam5163 3 года назад +2

      Thats true, what the answer they search for asking question like that? And sometimes i just want to answer "it depends on the situation and condition" no body knows what will happen in the next 5 years in their life 😌

    • @cally77777
      @cally77777 2 года назад

      I recently thought up this reply. 'Using a driverless car, and employing several cleaning robots.'

  • @DrJohnPollard
    @DrJohnPollard 2 года назад

    My response is, "What would you like to know?" Seems to work okay!

  • @Seanonyoutube
    @Seanonyoutube 3 года назад +1

    When I get that stupid question I simply reply with “can you be more specific?”

  • @shiqichen272
    @shiqichen272 3 года назад

    It's very useful. Thank you very much Christine.

  • @HAHACHIAO
    @HAHACHIAO 3 года назад

    Loved this video! Keep more videos coming Christine!

  • @Valntina143
    @Valntina143 4 года назад

    Omg your the best- love your tips and re-enactments! Omg so me.. I need help LOL
    ! Pls keep bringing them on! I’m
    Just going back to the work field after a long gap from working and I need this!! - thank you!!!

  • @metroymedio8929
    @metroymedio8929 4 года назад +3

    Hahahaha! I've loved you since the first 10 seconds of your video.

  • @abelnunez-guerrero3832
    @abelnunez-guerrero3832 2 года назад

    This is a great video! Thank you @HarvardBusinessReview! 💯

  • @user-kd7we9lm1b
    @user-kd7we9lm1b 2 года назад

    this was amazing

  • @roseottinger8117
    @roseottinger8117 Год назад

    was a very helpful video it gave me some very good pointers .

  • @thisisshahidshaown
    @thisisshahidshaown 4 года назад

    Lear few techniques from this Video by Christine. Thanks for making this.

  • @selcukakyuz_marcom
    @selcukakyuz_marcom 2 года назад

    "Tell me about yourself" is a sign of an attitude problem: I push a button and get information.

    • @KrisKringle2
      @KrisKringle2 Год назад

      An attitude problem on whose part, interviewer or interviewee?

  • @prasadramasamy904
    @prasadramasamy904 4 года назад +3

    yeah you are a good editor. Thanks for the content BTW

  • @annichabe
    @annichabe 4 года назад +1

    Super insightful!

  • @iN00bman
    @iN00bman 3 года назад +1

    Great editing 👏🏻

  • @Michael_Clark_II
    @Michael_Clark_II 2 года назад

    Okay 👌
    Synopsis: Video number two (2) and Christina kills it-yet; again! Dynamite 🧨 dialogue, witty comments with a comedic flair, whilst still maintaining professionalism + educating the audience.
    I’m almost confused whether or not Christina’s an actress or business specialist. I would absolutely love to interview Christina, and discuss how the concept for these videos came to be, and moreover-was she responsible for production or hired in for this creative content.
    In contrast to herein, another awesome video and epic usable information. Would be double brilliant to write ✍️ an article about Christina in the near future.
    Iconic public figure…
    M. CLARKSTAR

  • @azelwashington6832
    @azelwashington6832 4 года назад +1

    1:40 WDYM???? THAT IS THE EXPERT💀😍

  • @danielshaikhali5108
    @danielshaikhali5108 4 года назад +6

    When u are so early there are no interesting comments to see :)

  • @techmore5607
    @techmore5607 Год назад

    I would tell the interviewer thaT I am forthright and then say that it’s a lame and outdated question 😂.

  • @gbenga3136
    @gbenga3136 4 года назад

    Just what I need at the moment.

  • @stephenxadonai
    @stephenxadonai 4 года назад +1

    This was dope lol; great editing and content

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +1

      Going to add dope to my updated list of personality traits. Thanks for watching! -CL

  • @vasiwasi4899
    @vasiwasi4899 4 года назад +1

    when they ask them i bring in the expert. you have to say yaassss every so often. just work it into your work interview

  • @fleXcope
    @fleXcope 4 года назад

    Love this

  • @gbenga3136
    @gbenga3136 4 года назад +1

    If I was asked that same question, I'll be like " I'm the dude who wants to work a little and get so much pay from your organisation"🤣

  • @mdjamaluddin2079
    @mdjamaluddin2079 4 года назад

    Thank you so much

  • @rajatguptabanker
    @rajatguptabanker 4 года назад +7

    I don't know why i am watching this.... I am nowhere near a job interview 😢

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +3

      You're already on the right track putting in the time to learn. I'll be rooting for you! -CL

  • @mrila-x3e
    @mrila-x3e 10 месяцев назад +1

    what's the deal? it's the best question ever. it's equal to "tell me what you want to tell me", and gives you opportunity to reveal yourself outside the bounds of the interviewer's questions, which could be none of what you want him to know. it's like getting a headstart in a race

  • @long_fellow
    @long_fellow 4 года назад

    Love your videos.

  • @adityashaw3198
    @adityashaw3198 4 года назад

    Thank you 😊

  • @crisvazquez114
    @crisvazquez114 3 года назад

    Wao, that coach is super nice hahaha

  • @TV-sn6sl
    @TV-sn6sl 4 года назад

    Good video💕💕💕💕EXCELLENCE

  • @anandk5536
    @anandk5536 4 года назад +3

    Don't you think that it is not fair.
    Interviewer asks " tell me about yourself " we do.
    When we ask interviewer " tell me about yourself"
    No no it is not right.
    We should read about company and interviewer before it.

    • @KrisKringle2
      @KrisKringle2 Год назад

      Very often the company, or interviewer, isn't concerned about being fair. Then you have to ask yourself, is the benefit to working at this place great enough to put up with the unfairness and work to make sure (and/or hope) you have the freedom to make that choice.

  • @veronicamartins5775
    @veronicamartins5775 4 года назад +1

    Is there a lettuce leave on his tooth? - 6:00

  • @gadanesarsiburian4823
    @gadanesarsiburian4823 3 года назад

    good video, i almost watching this video for about 100 times, but it still too hard for me because of the deadline of some project, i can't divide my focus when i already do something or already focus on something sometimes i ignore the new thing that i need to do or new task. So, that would be great if someone can solve this matter. Thanks

  • @CharlotteTranp
    @CharlotteTranp 4 года назад +1

    I actually thought her first answer was great! adjectives, personality... haha I definitely need some help

    • @harvardbusinessreview
      @harvardbusinessreview  4 года назад +1

      Aww, thanks. Def trying to balance coherence and authenticity. Practice makes it easier! -CL

  • @synsng
    @synsng 3 года назад

    5:35 ahahahahaha like me

  • @dl5101
    @dl5101 3 года назад

    When the interviewer hasn’t read the resume…

  • @maxwalts9526
    @maxwalts9526 4 года назад

    Awesome video, thank you!

  • @krisnrg
    @krisnrg 3 года назад

    It’s an easy question

  • @jeremyrondonuwu3155
    @jeremyrondonuwu3155 3 года назад

    Can anyone please tell me what the effect is called in 12 to 13 seconds in? Haha 😂😂

  • @anantdevasheesh7710
    @anantdevasheesh7710 4 года назад

    3:16

  • @victorrodriguezsr6081
    @victorrodriguezsr6081 3 года назад

    You are too cute and funny too!

  • @lordloneshadow7572
    @lordloneshadow7572 3 года назад

    That fucking music reminded me of Re:zero

  • @Karen-sc7li
    @Karen-sc7li 6 месяцев назад

    I really wanna work in a multicultural company can you introduce me one?😊❤❤❤

  • @ichkaodko7020
    @ichkaodko7020 2 года назад

    Harvard Business Review: so why should we hire you?
    Me: Wuut? Because you guys are hiring.
    Harvard Business Review: That's not an acceptable answer.
    Me: You know what? why should I accept this position?
    Harvard Business Review: What?
    Me: Yeah, why is this position open? Do people keep quitting?
    Harvard Business Review: Umm
    Me: why are people quitting this job? Is there something I should know?
    Harvard Business Review: fill the blank

  • @Sllee93
    @Sllee93 Год назад

    5:31 and for that reason, I’m out

  • @Aceth1s
    @Aceth1s Год назад

    Dream i wish i would never happened to me

  • @phenomsbk4766
    @phenomsbk4766 4 года назад +1

    Music and effects are super annoying

  • @ssbh8777
    @ssbh8777 4 года назад

    Physcotic random bgm

  • @siticotijah8976
    @siticotijah8976 2 года назад

    I hate this question, like arrghh

  • @Kris_96
    @Kris_96 4 года назад +4

    The whole interview thing is more of a - can you act well enough to make the interviewer believe you?
    Everything you say- you are supposed to have prepared beforehand, meaning you are your CV and Cover Letter but instead of it being read by them, it's read by you from your mind, to them. That's literally what it is.
    I find interviews stupid. Get people to sit with you and have a real natural conversation to actually get to know them, not something that was over-rehearsed multiple times. I understand it's nice to be prepared and to show you have taken the time to prepare, but isn't that why the CV and CL are for?

  • @jwongh
    @jwongh 4 года назад

    We want investments, stable jobs and productive knowledge to overcome poverty in #Venezuela

  • @lazizbeksaimnazarov771
    @lazizbeksaimnazarov771 4 года назад

    +

  • @sitoudien9816
    @sitoudien9816 4 года назад

    Teamwork and collaborate is so overused. Meaningless buzz words. Like synergy.

  • @anthonythompson5130
    @anthonythompson5130 3 года назад

    The giant aluminium unintentionally stop because text connolly scatter as a dazzling italy. numerous, cluttered coke

  • @jacobisrael6489
    @jacobisrael6489 3 года назад +1

    total waste of 6 :43 mins...

  • @heatherdeluca
    @heatherdeluca 2 года назад

    Great video, thank you!!!