Shadowing Practice: Tell Me About Yourself (The BEST Way to Answer this Interview Question) - Learn English Speaking with Video
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As you prepare for your next job interview, here are three things you probably did not know as a candidate.
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First, studies have shown that 33% of interviewers make a decision within the first 90 seconds of the interview,
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which is usually when we're answering, tell me about yourself.
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Second, 46% of applicants are successfully using ChatGPT and Google Bard throughout their job search process.
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Meaning number three, if you're not using these free AI tools,
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there's a good chance someone less capable than you is performing better in job interviews.
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So in this video, I'm gonna show you how to prepare the perfect answer to the tell me about yourself interview question using ChatGPT, a real job posting as an example,
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and the present, past, and future framework.
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Let's get started.
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Step one is extremely simple.
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Simply input this prompt within ChatGPT.
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You are a seasoned hiring manager with over 20 years of experience.
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You are responsible for this job posting.
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Highlight the three most important responsibilities in this job description and you paste the job description.
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I'm gonna be using this sales operations opening at Netflix as an example.
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I have zero experience in sales operations to show you this method works for anybody.
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I'm just gonna copy everything down here, Command C, go back to ChatGPT and paste the job description.
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Within literally a minute, we're able to cut through the noise and understand what the hiring manager is really looking for.
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First, this role requires close collaboration with the sales team and the success metric is to drive advertising revenue.
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Okay, makes sense.
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Second, we need to be familiar with sales process management, data hygiene and sales tool development.
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Okay, I'm not exactly sure what those are, so I'm gonna circle back later.
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Finally, we need to conduct a pipeline
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and business reviews on a regular basis to make sure the sales team is on track to hit their targets.
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So basically preparing slides, charts and presenting to stakeholders, simple enough.
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At this point, because I've zero experience in sales operations, I would normally need to start researching on some of these topics
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and brainstorm ways to connect to what I currently do in marketing with what we just learned about this new role.
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Because remember, the best answer to tell me by yourself connects what you currently do with the role you're applying for.
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It is not a one-sided self-introduction.
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But now we have ChatGPT, we can simply move on The step two and input, based on the three most important responsibilities you just identified,
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use my resume to structure a convincing answer to the tell me about yourself interview question.
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Use the present, past, and future framework.
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Create a separate header two for each section.
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The present is a snapshot of my current career situation as it relates to the job description.
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Limit this part to 100 words.
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The past should only include one previous work experience that's most related to the new role.
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Limit this part to 50 words.
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The future should draw a connection between my career trajectory and the new role.
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Feel free to get creative here.
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Limit this part to a hundred words.
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Here's my resume and you paste your resume.
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Pro tip, if we're getting below a 10% interview rate with our current resume, feel free to download my resume PDF template for free.
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I'll link it down below.
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Looking at this output from step two, I would say it's 80% there, but I definitely still wanna make some changes.
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So what I'm gonna do, I'm gonna copy and paste this into a Google doc And to save you all some time,
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I'm gonna snap my fingers and walk you through all the changes that I made.
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Starting with the present section, the first two sentences is a snapshot of what I do right now.
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The next two brings up my success metrics, driving revenue for Google App campaigns and achieving over 100% year-to-year growth.
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The part I hide it in yellow here, one of my significant achievements has been the creation of an evergreen B2B acquisition campaign,
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is a specific example, ChatGPT thinks the interviewer will find relevant.
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I cut this part out because number one, the point has already been made.
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I don't need another example.
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And number two, it was too long.
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The present section can only be a hundred words in order to keep the entire answer within two minutes.
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And right now, command shift C, yep, it's 96, perfect.
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Pro tip, make sure to cut as much fluff as possible.
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In the red strikethrough here, you can see ChatGPT says I delivered exceptional results, which is very subjective.
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A 15 times return on investment is an objectively strong achievement.
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Nothing too different in the past section.
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ChatGPT gave two examples of my previous experiences.
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I picked one that was more relevant to the sales operations role and removed the other.
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The future portion is a bit trickier.
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ChatGPT starts off by giving us a very smooth transition.
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Looking ahead, I see a strong alignment between my career trajectory and the sales operations role at Netflix.
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That's a really good way to word it.
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But I had to add two sentences myself, which I highlighted in blue here.
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In the short term, I believe my existing skill set will help with a faster ramp up, while in the longer term,
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I'm excited to round out my B2B capabilities in the sales operations team.
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As you can probably tell by now, this strengthens the connection between what I'm currently doing with the requirements of the new role,
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successfully addressing the interview's concern that I don't have any experience in sales operations.
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ChatGPT again does an excellent job with the the wording by finishing off strong.
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I'm confident that my experience in A, B and C will make me a valuable asset to Netflix's mission of becoming a premier platform for advertiser partners.
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As a bonus for everyone who stayed until now, I'll link this exact document with the prompts down below
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so you can go through at your own pace to craft your perfect answer to tell me about yourself
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or walk me through your resume.
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If you're interviewing with no work experience, check out this video or watch this one for more job search tips using ChatGPT.
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See you on the next video in the meantime. Have a great one.
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About This Lesson
Learn how to craft a standout "Tell Me About Yourself" answer for job interviews while practicing English speaking skills. This lesson breaks down a proven method using AI tools and a clear framework, helping you connect your experience to the role—perfect for IELTS speaking practice or real-world interviews. You’ll also discover how to use tools like ChatGPT to refine your response, making it relevant and concise.
Key Vocabulary & Phrases
- Success metrics: Specific goals or results used to measure performance (e.g., "driving revenue" or "100% year-to-year growth").
- Pipeline reviews: Regular checks to ensure a sales team meets targets, often involving slides and stakeholder presentations.
- Evergreen campaign: A long-term marketing strategy that remains relevant, like a B2B acquisition campaign.
- Present, past, future framework: A structure for answering interview questions by linking current work, past experience, and future goals.
- Data hygiene: The practice of maintaining accurate and organized data, critical for sales operations roles.
Practice Tips: Master "Tell Me About Yourself" with Shadowing
Shadowing is a powerful way to refine your speaking rhythm and tone—ideal for nailing interview answers. Here’s how to apply it:
Step 1: Focus on the Present Section
Shadow the video’s example of the present snapshot (100 words max). Notice how it connects current work to the job description (e.g., "driving revenue for Google App campaigns"). Repeat until you can speak it smoothly, keeping your tone confident but conversational.
Step 2: Simplify the Past Experience
The past section is brief (50 words). Shadow the 50-word example to practice conciseness. Emphasize key metrics (e.g., "100% year-to-year growth")—this trains you to highlight relevance quickly.
Step 3: Refine the Future Narrative
Shadow the future section to master creative connection-building (e.g., linking your trajectory to the role). Pay attention to how the speaker balances ambition with realism. Use a shadowing app to slow down the audio if needed, then gradually match the video’s pace.
Pro Tip: Adapt with AI
After shadowing, use the video’s ChatGPT method to draft your own answer. Then, shadow your own script—this helps you internalize the structure while sounding natural. Aim for a 10% improvement in fluency each practice session!
By combining shadowing with AI tools, you’ll not only learn English with videos but also craft answers that stand out in interviews—whether for jobs or IELTS speaking practice.
Grammar in this video
The structures the speaker uses most, with the exact words from the video:
| Structure | In the video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + past participle — a past action that still matters now | have shown · has been · has already been made |
| Relative clauses who / which + clause — extra information about a person or thing | results, which is · everyone who stayed |
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.