The Traveling Introvert

1. IntroductionDiscussion context: a question from a summit attendee about answering "Tell me a little about yourself"Opinion on the question: Viewed as a lazy questionRelevance: Common in interviews, podcasts, and networking eventsThe challenge with the question: Vague and non-specific2. Issues with the QuestionLack of specificity: Burden on the responder to guess the intentSignal sent by the responder: Impression of unpreparednessMissed opportunity: Potential insight lost with a vague question3. Importance of the ResponseCritical role in what happens next in an interviewRecommendation to use a framework4. Suggested FrameworkPresent-Past-Future or Past-Present-Future structurePresent: Brief explanation of the current role or recent workPast: Highlight relevant experiences or accomplishmentsFuture: Connect skills to the role and express enthusiasm5. Tailoring the ResponseRelevance to the job and companyFocus on 2 or 3 key points aligned with the rolePreparation in advance for the question6. Including a HookSt