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Stop stumbling over "Tell me about yourself." Craft a concise pitch highlighting your role, key strengths, and the value you deliver, setting the stage for a powerful conversation about your impact and value.

How do you 'Tell us why you want to work here' at interview? This is one of two deceptively simple questions (the other is 'Tell me about yourself') that most interviewees struggle to answer credibly. Follow these four steps to create a strong structure that will flow and content that will convince.

Do you warm up before you run? Stretch as you start a yoga session? Ever thought of doing that before an interview? If not, why not? It could give you the edge. Even with the most diligent preparations for content, about 80% of the time, clients hit their stride after 20-30 minutes, which is too late on the day to make a good impression. Warm up and be ready to GO with my top tips and practical actions.

How do you discover what motivates you? And how do you make that work to your advantage? I used to think I lacked discipline because I only got motivated when deadlines loomed. But I learned I’m not lazy, I’m externally motivated. Some people thrive on routine, others on novelty or achievement. Once you understand your own style, you can build systems that work with your rhythm instead of against it.

How do you stand out at interview when you don’t know the competition, but you do know that they have similar skills and experience to you?

Perfect Presentations Tip 3 – The 4Ps covers the steps you need to take to develop your skills, build competence and confidence and deliver impactful presentations.

Perfect Presentations Tip 2 – 5 Steps to giving a hire-worthy presentation during an interview. Follow these clear steps and actions to make the experience easier and more impactful.

Perfect presentations #1 – the pen. By holding a pen with a hand at either end, your focus stays centred when you’re talking, and you aren’t flinging your energy - or your point - around the room.

Speaking up is a critical career tool. It's no good having ideas and opinions if you can't articulate and share them. Use these practical tools to help you learn how to speak up.

The ‘Tell me about yourself’ question really can make or break your connection with an interviewer or contact, so make sure you are prepared. Use these three steps.