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# Tell Me About Yourself (using ChatGPT)
- URL: https://www.jeffsu.org/tell-me-about-yourself-using-chatgpt/
- Published: 2023-10-17T13:01:25.000Z
- Updated: 2024-02-29T11:15:45.000Z
- Author: Jeff
- Tags: Job Search, Interviewing

In a world where **33% of interviewers** make a decision about a candidate within the **first 90 seconds** of an interview, presenting a well-structured answer to the oft-asked “Tell me about yourself” question is crucial. 

To add, given that **46%** of applicants leverage tools like **ChatGPT** and **Google Bard** for their job searches, refraining from employing these tools might put you at a competitive disadvantage.

Here's how to craft an impeccable answer to the often-difficult interview question: “Tell me about yourself” using ChatGPT!

## Resources

- [Document](https://jeffsu.gumroad.com/l/tell-me-about-yourself-chatgpt?ref=jeffsu.org) with prompts and example answer
- Jeff's free [PDF template](https://jeffsu.gumroad.com/l/free-pdf-resume?ref=jeffsu.org)
- [Premium Resume Package](https://jeffsu.gumroad.com/l/premium-resume-package?ref=jeffsu.org) (Google Docs editable version)

## Watch it in action

## Step-by-Step: Crafting the Perfect Answer with ChatGPT

Let's delve into the innovative method to prepare an impeccable answer, utilizing ChatGPT, a genuine job posting as an instance, and a strategic framework encompassing the present, past, and future.

### Step 1: Deciphering Key Responsibilities

In this step, we input a specialized prompt into ChatGPT, engaging its capability to sift through a job posting and extract the principal responsibilities, even if you have no prior experience in the role. For example, a sales operations opening at Netflix could distill down to:

- Collaborating closely with the sales team to drive advertising revenue.
- Being adept with sales process management, data hygiene, and tool development.
- Conducting regular pipeline and business reviews, which entails preparing slides and charts and presenting to stakeholders.

### Step 2: Tailoring Your Answer

Here, the beauty of ChatGPT shines by taking into account your resume and crafting a response that aligns your career snapshot (Present), relevant past experience (Past), and your career aspirations and how they align with the new role (Future). 

And, while ChatGPT provides a robust starting point, there’s flexibility to make edits, ensuring authenticity and relevancy in your responses.

## Making Strategic Edits

### Present

Succinctly outline what you do currently and then intertwine your role’s success metrics. Ensure to cut any superfluous information and adhere to word limits for conciseness.

### Past

Opt for the most relevant past experience, particularly one that resonates with the new role, and keep it precise.

### Future

Seamlessly tie your current scenario and past experiences with the new role, elucidating how your existing skills not only facilitate a smooth transition but also pave the way for long-term contributions.

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