How Should I Introduce My Self In An Interview?

First off, Have you properly researched about the company you are applying to and the position you are applying for?

Did you take a hard copy of your resume to the interview?

Do you get easily distracted during the interview and avoid direct eye contact?

Did you dress appropriately for the interview?

Did you prepare a short statement to show the interviewer what you are here for and which position you are applying for?

Did you prepare for the general questions?

Did you keep a pen and paper with you during an interview to write down notes?

You should thoroughly research the company you are interviewing with, as you want to make sure you understand the business and anticipate the kinds of questions the interviewer may ask. Also, get to know the general information about what the position entails and what would be your day to day workload.

It is better to take your resume with you as you might need to show it to the person who is taking the interview. It might also help to highlight something during an interview that you want to.

Try to keep eye contact with the interviewer and keep answering the questions or if there is a bit of silence, don’t be afraid to lead with your own elevator pitch that quickly summarizes your professional background and interest in the job. This will keep you in focus and show that you are active and looking forward to working with the company.

You want to dress appropriately and professionally for the job interview. It usually won’t hurt to dress more formally for your interview than you would on the job. If you have a contact who works for the employer, ask them about the general dress code. Show up neat and groomed.

It’s likely that your interviewer knows the role you are applying for and has seen your resume. Still, you should prepare a short statement to make sure you’re they know who you are and what role you’re applying for.

One common interview question you may be asked early on is, “Tell me about yourself.” Having an internal outline can help guide your answer. Keep it concise and focused on why your background makes you the best fit for this job opportunity.

It’s appropriate to write down notes as the conversation progresses. You can refer to these notes to ask any questions at the end of the interview and can reference them when you follow-up after the interview to show them you were attentive and valued your time with them.

No introduction is complete without a goodbye. After your interview has ended, follow the lead of your interviewer: stand when they stand, shake their hand again and thank them for their time with a smile. And most of all, be yourself and be comfortable.