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How to introduce yourself in an interview

So you made it. You’ve earned yourself a shot at a job interview for your favorite job or simply the post you applied for. You are happy you made it but you are nervous too. That’s very much normal and its okay to be a little terrified but hey, what about those dreaded questions, especially that “How to introduce yourself in an interview? 



As soon as you realize you’re going to have to introduce yourself first, you are probably preparing a description script right now. Probably the usual like “My name is blah blah, I grew up in blah blah town, and I got my bachelors from blah blah university” etc.

The same old same old! The moment you start off with that, the interviewer will realize soon you are just like the other candidates and get disappointed rather quickly. Most of the interviewees interpret these questions as ice breakers and fail to take the question serious and just loosely describe themselves but what interviewers are looking for is ‘How’ you introduce yourself. 

Keep your introduction short:

The art is to tell the interviewer everything about yourself that’s relevant and correlated to the post you are applying for. To lighten up the situation, you can share your hobbies and interests but don’t get carried away and stick to the job questions.

Don’t speak of what’s already in your resume/CV:

As soon as one hears the question, he or she starts to give out the information that’s already with the interviewer. It’s unwise to repeat what’s already there in your resume/CV, unless your interviewer specifically asks you to remind him, otherwise that’ll show you aren’t confident enough. But you SHOULD highlight your skills and achievements and your expertise in your line of work. If you have any past working experiences, don’t miss any chance to tell the interviewer about it. 

Mention your goals and things related to the position you’re applying for:

You want to let your interview know you know about your job unlike anything else. Convey your goals which benefit the company as well as yourself. Your goal could be that either work your way up to a leading post or get a good enough experience to be able to bring something new that might benefit the company overall.


Avoid giving a biography of yourself:

Your interviewer probably doesn’t care where you grew up and where you studied college or what you do in your free time and how many members you have in your family. It’s okay to share some personal details but you need to know when to stop since you are at a job interview and your motive is to get yourself that job. So, introduce yourself but make it short yet appealing and veer it towards work perspective. Focus on your skills and tell them to your interviewer which will help you get the work.

A strong start can start with you saying for example, “I’m XYZ and I’m into XYZ field. I have worked in XYZ Company for 2 years and I’m looking forward to stepping up to explore more about this technology and gain good working experience. 

OR

“I have worked as Angular developer and I have leaded a team of 3 as well. I am very punctual in time and don’t miss my deadlines. I keep my working environment solid professional.

Don’t be cocky about it:

It’s a good thing to be confident about what you say, about your achievements and goals, but that will get you on the bad side of your interviewer in no time. Your overconfidence could even backfire if the interviewer counters your answers with more detailed questions. Keep a light and lively tone.  

In the end, an “How to introduce yourself in an interview” question doesn’t really have a correct or a right answer. It also depends on your tone, your posture and your field of focus. The general things to keep in mind are what you read above. Do a good amount of Research on the Company which has called you for the job interview, so that you know the company’s goals and its business intelligence. That way you’ll know which qualities you should include in your introduction.
That being said, I wish you the very best of luck!   

More Links :  Common Interview Questions and Answers 



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