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Making Memorable Introductions

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A common situation:

So, tell me about yourself!

Common Question

"So, tell me about yourself."This may just be the most common and the most intimidating phrase you'll hear during your job searches, informal chats and formal job interviews. Be prepared because you're going to hear it all the time in networking situations. Let’s get ready for them!

Don’t wing it!

Rule #1

Don’t ever wing it! It’s better to be prepared than sorry.

Take time to learn the key elements of introducing yourself!

Impress anyone you meet in a professional situation to land that dream job of yours!

Rule #1

Tell your name

Tell who you are

What do you want to achieve?

Key Elements

Tell your name

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Your Name in 10 sec

Your Name in 10 sec

My name is Briar…Jamieson…

Tell your name

Tips for Saying Your Name

1. Pause slightly between your name and

surname, and smile at the end.

2. Emphasize your name so everyone can

hear it and feel the respect for it.

3. Repeat your name if asked, always with a

smile.

4. Make your name memorable – if your

name is unusual, add a detail that will

help others to remember it.

Your Name in 10 sec

My name is Briar…Jamieson…‘Briar’ sounds like

ice-cream - ‘Breyers’.

Tell who you are

Who Are You? …in 10 sec

Who Are You? …in 10 secI am a teacher and I like

working with people. This adds a lot of interesting experiences to my life.

My accent comes from Germany. Have you heard

of Munich, the city that hosts the biggest party in

the world every year?

Tell who you are

Tips for Saying Who You Are

You may:

1. talk about your professional

background, or

2. explain where your accent is from, or

3. talk about three things you like to do in

Canada.

What do you want to achieve?

Your Goals in 10 sec

I’m here to see what everyone is involved in

and how I can contribute to the organizational

mission.

I am pretty new to Canada. First, I need to get used to the winter and then enroll

in a research degree.

Your Goals in 10 sec

Tips for Your Goals

1. Mention what you want to achieve in

your professional career.

2. Give a short-term goal and possibly a

long-term one.

What do you want to achieve?

Your Turn

Write down your introduction on the

Discussion Board.

Take your time and think it through.

Tell your name

Tell who you are

What do you want to achieve?

Remember the Key Elements!

Practice with somebody you know well.

Sources

• http://www.wetfeet.com/advice-tools/interviewing/be-able-to-introduce-yourself

• http://network-management.bestmanagementarticles.com/a-41519-5-tips-for-introducing-yourself-at-your-networking-meeting.aspx

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUmJV3pYKyE&feature=related