This question sets the tone. Career changers often spend too long on their past.
Structure ( minutes max):
Past ( sec): "I spent years as a teacher..."
Transition ( sec): "I discovered coding when building classroom tools..."
Present ( sec): "I completed X bootcamp and built Y projects..."
Future ( sec): "I'm looking for roles where I can grow while using my communication skills."
Key principle: Spend more time on present and future. Your old career is context, not the story.
Career Changer Tip: Practice until this flows. Record yourself. Aim for conversational, not memorized.