How to Ace the Tell Me About Yourself Interview Question

Eighty-seven percent of hiring managers decide within the first minute whether a candidate is a serious contender — largely based on the 'tell me about yourself' answer. In this episode, Lucas and Luna break down why reciting your resume is the worst possible response and offer a concrete three-part structure (present-past-future) that turns the opener into a strategic pitch. They walk through a real example for a mid-career marketing professional, discuss common pitfalls like oversharing personal details or going too long, and share the one-sentence version for phone screens. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps Interview Prep with Fexingo ad-free. #InterviewPrep #TellMeAboutYourself #JobInterview #HiringManager #CareerAdvice #BehavioralQuestions #InterviewTips #JobSearch #CareerGrowth #ResumeTips #InterviewStrategy #LucasAndLuna #Fexingo #Careers #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #InterviewSkills #JobHunt Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo