3. 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!
5. 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
9. 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.
10. Your Name in 10 sec
My name is
Briar…Jamieson…
‘Briar’ sounds like
ice-cream - ‘Breyers’.
12. Who Are You? …in 10 sec
I 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?
13. 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.
15. 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
16. 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?
17. Your Turn
Write down your introduction on the
Discussion Board.
Take your time and think it through.
