'Stellen Sie sich bitte vor' is probably the first question you will be asked in an interview. Here's a few things to keep in mind, that will help you avoid common mistakes and make the most out of the question.

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2. ,,Stellen Sie sich bitte vor.“
Question:

3. The First 20 Seconds
DECISIVE.
of your answer will be

4. Instant turn-offs:
• Common Grammar errors like:
Meine Name ist _____.
(should be Mein Name ist _____.)
• Another one:
Ich habe _____ gestudiert.
(should be Ich habe _____ studiert.)
• Common pronunciation errors like:
ich-komm-ay-aus ______.
(should be ich-komm-uh-aus-______.)
Hence,keep your grammar and basic pronunciation clean.

5. Give a flow to your answer
a mental checklist
by listing talking points in

6. Keep in mind:
• The specific points you want to talk about
• Any specific words or phrases you want to use
• An approximate sequence of the talking points
This will make sure that the flow of the answer is not abrupt
• Remember,it is not good to read the answer out from your notes,or learn the
entire answer up like a monologue.
The interviewer can sense when an answer has been over-prepared.
Hence,make a list and visualize it while you answer.

7. Go beyond the details
your resume
that are already mentioned in

8. Use the opportunity to:
• Talk about your personality traits in your own words
• Briefly talk about your family
• Narrate interesting extra-curricular facts that might not be in your resume
• Express your deep interest in the German Language
• Briefly mention your goals and what drives you
Utilize this answer to kickstart an interesting conversation.

9. Study your resume
follow-up questions
in detail,to prepare for specific

10. Be prepared on points like:
• Any employment or study gap
• Any major switch of industry or occupation
• Any specific preferences stated in the resume
• Any extra-curricular certifications or interests mentioned
• Make sure to know your facts right – for eg. years of experience,scores,etc.
They shouldn’t differ from those mentioned in the resume,or it calls for further
clarification.
Know your resume well and anticipate follow up questions.

11. Voice and Intonation
a good impression
will go a long way in making

12. Bear in mind to:
• Start the interview with a bright,enthusiastic tone,and maintain it
• Be in a setting where you are completely focussed
• Keep a normal rate of speech – do not rush through points,or you might be
interrupted for clarification
• Keep the tone conversational – avoid making it sound like a prepared speech
• Try not to use many fillers like err…um… and other filler phrases
Your tone and rate of speech will reflect your confidence.

13. So,to summarize:
• Your first 20 seconds should be flawless and interesting
• Make a mental checklist of points you want to cover
• Mention interesting things beyond your resume
• Study your resume and prepare for follow up questions
• Maintain a bright and enthusiastic tone and a moderate rate of speech

14. These are just the bare basics.
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