Have you ever walked into a high-stakes interview, exchanged introductions and then heard the deceptively simple question: “So, tell me about yourself”—only to feel your mind start racing? If you’re ...

It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

In many professional scenarios, when introducing yourself, you’ll have a limited period of time to capture the attention of the person you are meeting. From networking events to first-round interviews ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. You never know when a chance to make a great impression or ...

Every cold call or first-time business encounter starts with an elevator pitch. When you meet people at a conference or tradeshow, the first question they ask is, "What do you do?" You should have a ...

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Everyone should have a current elevator pitch. You never know when you will enter an elevator and realize the person who comes in behind you works for the company you have been trying to get an ...