1 Question Stands Between You and Career Success
Think of it as a quiz show.
Answer one question correctly and you win a ginormous salary, a panoply of perks and a first-class ride on the express elevator to the top. Answer wrong and you get our sympathy and a parting gift of one year's supply of Rice-A-Roni.
Did I get your attention? (That isn't the question. Don't be a wiseacre.)
The question in question will surely come up in your next job interview. It sounds simple -- friendly, even -- but the answer you give can make all the difference between getting the job and getting the bum's rush.
"Tell me about yourself."
That's it.
"Tell me about yourself."
If you believe these four little words represent a hiring manager throwing you a softball, you must read "How to Answer 'Tell Me About Yourself' in a Job Interview," a recent "Ask A Boss" column by Alison Green in New York Magazine.
Tragically, many job seekers take this question as an opportunity to ramble on about their hopes, dreams and interests. Does the hiring manager really want to know about your passion for clogging or your love of competitive dog grooming?
Not hardly.
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