A HireVue interview may not always ask this question using this exact phrasing. This question is essentially asking, 'Tell us about yourself.' 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 in a sentence or two regarding your strengths and why you are a good match for this role with Progressive.

- Remember to talk about your goals. It is essential to discuss what you want to achieve in your career and how Progressive fits 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, 'I was awarded Top Sales Rep for three consecutive months.'

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

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

The Past, Present, Future framework can help you build a memorable answer to questions that ask you to review your resume, talk about your background, or introduction yourself.

- Past: Discuss how you got to where you are today.
- Present: Paint a picture of what you are currently doing.
- Future: Discuss what you want for your future. Then, connect how a career with Progressive aligns with your goals.

The average HireVue interview takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. This one-way video interview typically includes 3-5 questions. Depending on the HireVue parameters set by Progressive, the asynchronous interview platform will generally give you 30 seconds to prepare a response and up to 2 minutes to answer each question. It's important to note that HireVue stops recording as soon as your time limit is up, so it's better to run under time than overtime.

"(Past) I have worked in the commercial insurance industry for over fifteen years, focused on business development and nurturing key accounts. (Present) Right now, I work for Insurance Company XYZ as a Territory Sales Representative for regional accounts. My primary responsibilities include initiating and setting up meetings with prospective in-state clients in the automotive industry. (Future) Over the past few months, I've started looking for opportunities that include sales focused on larger, more complex accounts. I also wish to expand my sales experience nationally. I understand that Progressive is looking for a Territory Sales Manager ready to use their strong interpersonal skills while influencing agencies within their territory to market Progressive services and products while also providing marketing strategies. My strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence others certainly make me an ideal candidate for this opportunity."