HOW TO INTRODUCE ONESELF DURING INTERVIEWS
I. Disclaimer :
Whatever inputs have been given are mere recommendations. The author does not claim that this is
comprehensive. The reader may/should alter the points / order to suit the real situation in the best
possible manner.
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II. Questions :
1. Tell me something about yourself.
2. Introduce yourself.
3. Take us through your profile.
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III. Points to be taken under consideration :
1. Content
2. Languages to be used to express the content
3. Ways of delivering that content/ Practice.
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IV. Content :
1. Greeting.
( Good morning/ Good Afternoon/ Good Evening)
2. Name
(depends on whether the it has mentioned earlier or not)
3. Place one is from
( City or district and /or state)
4. Experience
( Starting with latest company in a descending order _ Company _ designation _ job role
with emphasis on the job role
5. Qualification 1 _
( Highest qualification/ a course undergoing e.g. B.tech or Diploma)
6. Qualification 2
( Schooling , recommended mention of board ex : I have completed schooling from West
Bengal state Board)
7. Certifications ( optional/ relevant ones)
8. Projects ( optional/ relevant ones)
9. Internships ( optional/ relevant ones)
10. Family
( very sketchy way- no of members – occupation of father/mother- no of siblings/ pls use I
have no sibling instead of I have no brother or sister/ Pls use I have an elder brother or a
younger brother instead of I have a big brother or small brother)
11. Strengths ( relevant ones)
12. Hobbies
( constructive ones – ex playing an instrument rather than listening to music)
13. Conclusion
Examples:
HOW TO INTRODUCE ONESELF DURING INTERVIEWS
• Why BTech/ particular stream in B.Tech
• Express gratitude for giving you this opportunity for this interview.
• Why are you interested to work for this particular company
• Thank you
Important points to remember :
• This order is not mandatory.
• Candidates with experience may emphasise on job roles and exclude hobbies, family,
internships etc.
• One should absolutely be aware of every piece of information that one is providing as this
would be in all probability the first question . Not a good idea to stumble on the first
question.
• Ideal duration will be around 70- 90 secs when spoken while exceptions are always there.
• This should not sound as boasting about oneself.
A Sample :
Good Morning Sir/ Madam/everyone
I ‘m Praveen Maity.
I am a small town boy from the district of West Midnapore of West Bengal .
I completed schooling from West Bengal State Board and at present I am a final year student in the
dept of XYZ at Calcutta Institute of Technology .
When I was 8 , my father brought me a personal computer . Initially I used to play computer games
on it but as I grew up I was drawn to the complex world of soft wares. My small family of four – my
parents and my younger sister have always encouraged me a lot in my passion . We are like a close
knit team . I learnt the basics of team work from my family . Later when I started working on the XYZ
project at college , I had to exercise teamwork at a greater level . The project also gave me an
opportunity to explore the innovative part of me . It made me realise how powerful a tool
innovation can be for a software developer. I am really thankful to get this opportunity to get
interviewed today . On that note , I conclude.
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V.Ways to deliver a successful introduction
Write down the introduction → Proof read it → Take suggestions of friends/ seniors/industry
veterans → Initially practise reading with out fumbling within while timing it → Try to sound ‘said’
and not ‘ read’→ Practise on video with eye contact and genuine smile without sounding and
appearing nervous → Self evaluate→ Practise in front mirror( you should practise at least 50 times)
Without practice a good introduction is i-m-p-o-s-s-i-b-l-e………
HOW TO INTRODUCE ONESELF DURING INTERVIEWS
