A woman has branded herself a “genius” after revealing the one question that she felt led to “the best interview of my life”.
Liz Miller, who calls herself “The Tech Sales Gal” on TikTok, was undeterred after losing her job in the wave of tech layoffs earlier this year — and had 11 in two weeks, according to one of her posts Won interviews at eight companies.
The Boston-based tech saleswoman said she had a “stroke of genius” at the start of a meeting when she responded to the usual interview prompt, “Tell me about yourself.”
Normally, Liz explained, she’d go through each company on her resume “one by one” — but this time, she decided to mix it up and asked her interviewer which one “would be most interested in learning more about me.” ‘
Liz Miller, who goes by the nickname “The Tech Sales Gal” on TikTok, shared an “ingenious” strategy she tried during a job interview: she asked her interviewer what “interested them most about me.” to experience”
She was undeterred after losing her job to the tech layoffs earlier this year — and, according to one of her posts, had won 11 interviews at eight companies in two weeks
The approach proved effective, and her interviewer admitted that he was particularly interested in hearing about her “experience selling tools in the software development space.”
“I usually start with an introduction,” she explained. “And I’m like, ‘Hi, I’m Liz, I was born and raised in Southern California, I moved to Boston seven years ago and got into technology sales five years ago.’
“And then I go through each company on my resume one by one. And because I’ve jumped between job and job a lot, I feel like it opens the door to conversations I don’t want to have.
“So today I did something new. And I said, “I like to share everything about myself in this interview. However, I would like to know what you are most interested in knowing about me’ – on the grounds that ‘it really differs from person to person and company to society.’
Opening up about the exchange, she added, “And since we only have 30 minutes, I want to make sure I tell you what’s most important to you.”
The approach proved effective, and her interviewer admitted that he was particularly interested in hearing about her “experience selling tools in the software development space.”
Liz then steered the conversation to the main points of her professional background.
“And then I never talked about the ugly points of my career and wasn’t even asked about it because we had such an in-depth conversation about what he wanted to talk about,” she enthused of her newfound strategy.
She concluded, ‘I really think I’m a fucking genius.’ I’m a fucking genius.’
Commentators — including self-proclaimed recruiters, a hiring manager and even a job seeker — hailed the idea enthusiastically
Viewers flocked to the comments section to shower praise on the idea.
“I won’t lie, my jaw dropped. That’s a great way to put it. “I’d hire you in a heartbeat,” said one impressed commenter.
“That low-key response also highlighted your sales skills — like you said, just like you would talk to a prospect before a demo!” someone else observed.
“I love that! “Interviews should be more like conversations anyway, we interview them too,” applauded another.
“You’re a genius and I hope they hire you!” cheered someone else.
One even claimed to have already put the advice into action, writing, “I did that today!!!!” The interviewer was so grateful I worried about finding out what she really wanted to know. THANK YOU VERY MUCH.’
Liz even received direct praise from several self-proclaimed recruiters and a hiring manager, one of whom wrote, “I love this.” history lesson.”
Another echoed, “As a recruiter, I love that.” It means you’re actually engaged, not robotic. I would much prefer it if it were an open conversation. Good idea!’
And a third chimed in: “As a hiring manager, it’s boring to go through every job.” I want to know what makes people excited about the role. Great approach.’