{"id":26255,"date":"2025-10-03T09:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T13:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/?p=26255"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:51:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:51:06","slug":"crafting-or-updating-your-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mbamission.com\/blog\/crafting-or-updating-your-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"MBA Job Search: Crafting a Strong \u201cTell Me About Yourself\u201d Pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With many MBAs actively engaged in job searching right now, we are fielding a lot of questions about how to be more effective in that search. One key element is knowing how to talk about yourself, including responding effectively to the prompt \u201cTell me about yourself\u201d in both casual networking and formal interview settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

This can be tricky to master. You need to explain exactly how your experience has prepared you to help and thrive in your target areas. You must also find a balance between confidently promoting your track record of success and demonstrating humility. To help develop your \u201cpitch\u201d (also known as your \u201ccareer narrative,\u201d \u201cpositioning statement,\u201d or simply \u201cstory\u201d), consider using one of the two following frameworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framework 1: Destination Focused<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach, explained by communications expert and LinkedIn Learning instructor Jodi Glickman in this video<\/strong><\/a>, involves starting your pitch with the most relevant pieces of information for your target audience. Presenting your target destination (i.e., the job or role you want) first and then delving into your skills and background allows you to curate your experiences in a way that connects them to your target role (and to the listener).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Framework 2: Theme Focused <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This approach involves crafting a pitch around the themes that are common across all your professional experiences. These themes could be your strengths (e.g., three or four key skills), your work experience (e.g., industry expertise, how you can contribute, what types of problems you can solve), or your personality attributes. As you pick themes to focus on, make sure they correspond with the needs of your target audience. Then, provide evidence of these themes using details about where you have worked and your specific accomplishments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Important Elements <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Regardless of the framework you use to build your pitch, you should adapt its content and length with respect to several key factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n