On the Goldman Sachs careers site, they offer a breakdown of what a HireVue interview is, along with several other videos offering insights, tips, and tricks to guide you through the interview process. "A video interview can take several forms. In this case, it's responding to predefined interview questions through your computer, phone, or tablet. We use video interviewing so that you can interview on your own time no matter where you are in the world, and you only have to do it once, even if you've applied to several roles. Thanks to video interviewing, more candidates than ever are able to interview with Goldman Sachs - from every corner of the world. Our number one piece of advice is to treat this like a regular interview. Although it may feel a little different, a lot of the fundamentals remain the same."

A HireVue interview may not always ask the question "Tell us about yourself" using this exact wording. Other forms of asking this question include:

- Take a couple of minutes to talk about your career journey.
- Please walk us through your resume.
- Talk to us about your career.
- Take us through an overview of your professional background.

When answering queries of this nature, there are a few things to consider:

- Keep your answer work relevant. Keep your points job-related as much as possible. You can discuss competitive sports, educational achievements, or volunteer work if you are new to your career.

- Avoid overly personal statements. You can add a splash of personal information; however, choose "I love to read science fiction books" versus "I was recently diagnosed with..."

- Be sure to qualify yourself. To qualify yourself means to add a sentence or two regarding your strengths and why you are a good match for the role. Generally speaking, you can fit this into the future portion of your response.

- Remember to talk about your goals. It is essential to discuss what you want to achieve in your career and how the interviewing company fits into those goals.

- Sprinkle in some achievements. Interviewers love to hear quantifiable statements, including numbers, percentages, and measurable accomplishments. For instance, rather than saying, "I am the best salesperson," you could say, " was awarded Top Sales Rep for three consecutive months."

- Show your passion for the company's mission. Try bringing in words from the company's job description, vision statement, or core values. Show the interviewer that your goals align with the company.

- Practice your response. You will want to avoid sounding robotic or rehearsed; however, the more you practice the past, present, and future framework, the easier it will become to develop a natural-sounding response.

The past, present, and future framework can help you build a memorable answer to questions that ask you to review your resume, talk about your background, or introduce yourself. This is a brief breakdown of how to apply this approach:

- Past: Discuss how you got to where you are today.
- Present: Paint a picture of what you are currently doing.
- Future: Discuss what you are seeking for your future, and qualify how a career with Goldman Sachs aligns with these goals.

"(Past) I am thrilled to have had the privilege to raise my children for the past ten years. Although being a stay-at-home parent took me out of the traditional workforce, I kept myself busy and relevant in many ways. (Present) Currently, I volunteer for the Parent-Teacher Association, where I facilitate the building of healthy relationships between parents, teachers, and schools. However, as my kids get older and more independent, I find myself seeking more. (Future) I have developed exceptional skills in recruiting volunteers, giving presentations, managing documentation, problem-solving on the fly, and persuading others to collaborate. These skills align with the qualities Goldman Sachs seeks for this Team Assistant opportunity. I am ready to step into the next phase of my career and would be happy to apply these skills with this esteemed organization."