How to Answer “Tell Us About Yourself”

A chief officer reflects on the burdens of senior leadership. While grateful for its privileges, he’s keenly aware his title can put up barriers between himself and others. Typical burdens of leadership:People put up barriers because of your power;You are a public figure and will ...  Show more

With her company on the brink of disaster, a leader hungrily tackles the art of delegation, learning three models on the way. The episode frames delegation as being primarily about getting your people ready.To get people ready, screen each delegated task against three filters:Ski ...  Show more

You’ve landed the interview, you’ve nailed your “tell me about yourself” story, and pulled out your best bits, but HOW do you answer those dreaded “tell me about a time when…” questions?

In this week’s episode Sarah and Emma talk about how to structure answers to behavio ...

What kind of things are you naturally good at? What environments are more likely to burn you out? What kind of manager makes you feel most appreciated?In this episode, Emma and Sarah are diving deep into the importance of self-reflection when it comes to finding your dream job. W ...  Show more

No matter how we frame it, most job interviews are high-stakes situations. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to prepare for those conversations — especially when it comes to common interview questions. Tiffany Uman, who is a career strategy coach, joins us on the latest epis ...  Show more

Imagine you're in an interview, confidently answering the typical "Tell Me About Yourself" question, but there's a catch - you're avoiding certain details like leaving your recent job, working for family, or not completing your degree. You might think you're steering clear of pot ...  Show more