Two Minute Drill
Tell Us a Little Bit About Yourself
The two minute drill is a 120 second recitation of your personal background and work history. This two minute drill, also called a two minute resume, is the cornerstone of communicating to others who you are, what you have done, and where you have done it.
You will use the two minute drill for telephone and in-person interviews and with your network device. Next to your printed resume, the two minute drill will be your most often used self-marketing device. The two minute drill is the proper response to the request you will encounter most frequently – “Tell me a little bit about yourself.”
Two Minute Drill
| Time | |
| 15 Sec. | Background: |
| Where you grew up. Education, military experience if applicable, and additional training or continuing education. Any special awards or achievements that relate to your work. | |
| 1:30 | Work History: |
| In chronological or reverse chronological order, tell about your past employers, titles, dates, areas of responsibility and major accomplishments. Devote the most time to your most recent position. If you have held several jobs with various employers, be especially brief in citing early positions. | |
| 15 sec. | Current Status: What happened and what you are looking for: |
| Describe what happened to your last job and why you are now looking for a new position – be factual and brief, no acrimony. Also indicate what type of position you are looking for. Cite the industry, job title, and type of company in which you are most interested. (In an interview, describe what you are looking for in terms of the position for which you are being hired.) |
