Importance of introducing yourself : Interview skills

Introduction plays an important role in the interview. A candidate introduces himself to the interviewer and gives the opportunity to interviewer to judge the candidate.

"Tell me about yourself"

This may seem an easy question to answer. If not answered properly it may complicate an interview.

To understand better let us do a case study

Case Study

Rahul was very excited as he would be appearing for a campus interview. He prepared a very impressive introduction. Just to make it more interesting he added reading to his hobbies. 

Finally, the interview day came. Rahul was nervous, when his name was called.

As expected interviewer asked Rahul to introduce himself to the panel. Interviewers seemed very impressed with him. One of the interviewer asked him about the recent book he read.

Rahul did not know what to say. The question was unexpected. He was not prepared. He kept quiet.

I hope you would have understood the importance of introduction. It is very important to introduce yourself effectively. 

How to prepare Introduction ?  

Before preparing your introduction remember few points.

• Read the job posting. Understand what employer is looking for. Read requirements and skills carefully.
• Read your resume. Know what is written in it.
• Be honest. You can lie to world but not to yourself.

Preparing and Practicing are the two effective ways.

Preparing your introduction

• Do not copy, paste blindly. You may google for reference but write your original.
• Introduce yourself to interviewer in such a way that you seem to be the right candidate.
• Do not include unnecessary details in your introduction.
• Introduction should not be too long or too short.
• Be honest and know what you speak.
• Prepare your introduction before interview and Practice.

Practice your Introduction

• Practice what you have prepared.
• Use simple language.
• Practice Pronunciation.
• Know the meaning of the words and sentences that you use.
• Practice with a family member or a friend.Let them act as an interviewer and practice with them
•  Practice in front of the mirror.

Do not forget that if you think you can, you can. Believe in yourself.

In this blog I have discussed Importance of introduction and what to keep in mind while preparing. Next blog would be how to prepare an effective introduction with some examples.