Summary of "TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF | How to INTRODUCE YOURSELF in a JOB INTERVIEW | (SEAT METHOD) BEST ANSWER!"
Key Strategies for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself” in a Job Interview (SEAT Method)
The video introduces a structured method called SEAT to effectively answer the common interview question “Tell me about yourself.” This method helps candidates provide a concise, relevant, and impressive response that aligns with what hiring managers want to hear.
SEAT Structure Breakdown
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S = Skills Start by highlighting skills that match the job description. Recommended universal skills to mention:
- Problem solving (taking lead during challenges)
- Communication (professional interaction with people, customers, emails, phone)
- Collaboration (working closely with team members to achieve objectives)
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E = Education and Experience Briefly mention your educational background and relevant experience. Two strong experiences to highlight:
- Working effectively on teams
- Delivering on time-sensitive projects
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A = Achievements Mention one significant achievement from your personal or professional life to demonstrate high performance. Examples:
- Winning employee of the month
- Receiving praise for flexibility or creativity
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T = Type of Person Describe your professional character and work ethic. For example:
- Taking responsibility for challenges
- Acting as a positive role model
- Owning professional development and adding value to the team
Example Answer Using SEAT
“Thank you for this opportunity to interview for this position with your company. I have the skills to match the job description. I am a confident problem solver, a good communicator, and always collaborate closely with co-workers to achieve the team’s objectives. I graduated from college with excellent grades in my chosen subjects. I have experience working on small and large teams and delivering on time-sensitive projects. I am a high achiever; in my last position, I won employee of the month and was praised by my manager for my flexibility and creative ideas. If you hire me, I will be the type of employee who takes ownership of professional development, takes the lead during challenges, and acts as a positive role model for your company. I look forward to sharing more details in the interview.”
Additional Tips for Delivering Your Answer Confidently
- Practice your answer multiple times before the interview, ideally in front of a friend or a mirror.
- Maintain eye contact with the interviewer to demonstrate confidence and good communication skills.
- Keep your answer concise, about 60 seconds long — enough to cover SEAT without rambling.
Bonus Resources Offered
The presenter also mentions a downloadable Job Interview Preparation Pack that includes: - Salary negotiation scripts - Top questions to ask interviewers - Body language techniques - Interview planning guides (30, 60, and 90-day plans) - Recommended words to use in interviews - Closing statements for interviews - Ready-made CV and resume templates - 50 answers to difficult interview questions
Presenter / Source
- Richard (YouTube channel host and career coach)
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
