Job Interview: Learn to Introduce Yourself in 4 Points
2 April 2013
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The employer needs to know you, not only through your resume, but also as you explain and describe yourself. The first step will be the famous "introduce yourself." This is a crucial moment to prepare well before your appointment. Your presentation should be lively, brief but also, and above all, precise.
Here are five tips to keep in mind...
1° - Respect the content and the form
Knowing how to speak means knowing what to say and how to say it. So, think about introducing yourself in a lively tone, to awaken the interest of your interviewer with your energy and dynamism. Avoid a monotonous voice. Vary your tone, express yourself distinctly, clearly, firmly, confidently. The way you express yourself, the vocabulary you choose, the way you hold yourself will all be elements that will be part of the evaluation criteria. Start with the classic information: name, first name, age and place of residence. Don't say too much about your marital status. Stick to these few fundamental elements.
2° - Know how to explain your qualifications.
Regarding your education and diplomas, it is certainly not a question of simply listing them orally. You must take the time to explain them, to justify your choices. The same goes for the training you have followed. Be able to specify what it has brought you professionally (and even humanly) and how it can be useful to the company today.
3° - Develop your experiences.
No need to repeat what is already on your resume. That would only be tedious for the recruiter. Instead, choose to develop the different stages of your career. You are not at all forced to proceed chronologically. Be logical by highlighting what emerges from it and what led you to choose this or that company (and/or function, position).
Here again, be concise, get to the point! The thousand little jobs and other jobs you have done are of no interest if they are not based on a skill useful to the new company.
4° - Specify why you are applying.
This question, so often asked, although simple and clear in appearance, is complex. Take more time to discuss the various points that fuel your motivation, not forgetting to talk about the position in your professional project. Dare to address geographical criteria, progression, experience, etc. This will indicate to your recruiter that you have a more or less defined career plan in mind. Then explain how you would like to evolve and the reasons behind this wish. Be confident without becoming arrogant. Maintaining balance in everything is always appreciated.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
Here are five tips to keep in mind...
1° - Respect the content and the form
Knowing how to speak means knowing what to say and how to say it. So, think about introducing yourself in a lively tone, to awaken the interest of your interviewer with your energy and dynamism. Avoid a monotonous voice. Vary your tone, express yourself distinctly, clearly, firmly, confidently. The way you express yourself, the vocabulary you choose, the way you hold yourself will all be elements that will be part of the evaluation criteria. Start with the classic information: name, first name, age and place of residence. Don't say too much about your marital status. Stick to these few fundamental elements.
2° - Know how to explain your qualifications.
Regarding your education and diplomas, it is certainly not a question of simply listing them orally. You must take the time to explain them, to justify your choices. The same goes for the training you have followed. Be able to specify what it has brought you professionally (and even humanly) and how it can be useful to the company today.
3° - Develop your experiences.
No need to repeat what is already on your resume. That would only be tedious for the recruiter. Instead, choose to develop the different stages of your career. You are not at all forced to proceed chronologically. Be logical by highlighting what emerges from it and what led you to choose this or that company (and/or function, position).
Here again, be concise, get to the point! The thousand little jobs and other jobs you have done are of no interest if they are not based on a skill useful to the new company.
4° - Specify why you are applying.
This question, so often asked, although simple and clear in appearance, is complex. Take more time to discuss the various points that fuel your motivation, not forgetting to talk about the position in your professional project. Dare to address geographical criteria, progression, experience, etc. This will indicate to your recruiter that you have a more or less defined career plan in mind. Then explain how you would like to evolve and the reasons behind this wish. Be confident without becoming arrogant. Maintaining balance in everything is always appreciated.
Article written by The ReKrute.com team
