This document provides guidance on how to give an effective self-introduction. It explains that a self-introduction should introduce your name, job or area of study, as well as one or two sentences about your background and experience. It recommends including information about your education, skills, values, and professional strengths. The document also suggests mentioning achievements, passions or dreams to help others understand who you are as a person and professional.

1. Self Introduction

2. What is a self-introduction?
• A self-introduction explains in limited set of words directly to
an audience, who you are, what you do and what others need to
know about you.
• It could be at the beginning of an interview, or while attending
a meeting, or while networking with new connections or even
while giving a presentation.

3. • It is essential to create a near-accurate image of yourself
in their mind that they feel comfortable and courteous
while interacting with you.
• So provide all the relevant information about you. It
should be simple and impressive as well.

4. Components of a good Self-introduction
Begin with
your

5. 1. The First Sentence
• The first sentence of your self-introduction should
include your name and job title or experience. If you’re
unemployed and seeking a job, you might mention your
educational degree or current place in your job search.
Eg: “My name is Sreeja, and I’m a recent computer
science graduate from University of Kerala.”

6. Family
• You may talk a few sentences about your family.
Eg: We are four members in our family. My father
is a doctor, and my mother is a social worker. I
have a younger brother who is pursuing his B.Tech.

7. What have you studied?
• Give a brief account of your educational background
such as your school, graduation, post-graduation and so
on. Mention extra-curricular activities you have been a
part of.
Eg: I am a native of ….I have done my schooling from
Attingal. For my graduation, I chose Xyz program at
Abc University. It was a very enriching experience at the
University as not only we were actively involved in
practical projects, but also got opportunities to
participate in a number of sports and other extra-
curricular activities such as plays and skits.

8. Who you are (as a professional)?
• It is always a good idea to identify some worth-
mentioning professional traits before your interview.
Eg: I have a thorough understanding of Sales planning
and business development. I have been mostly involved in
establishing effective client relationships.
I have also developed a superior understanding of
customer service and customer relationship with the span
of time.

9. Values and Beliefs
• What character traits do your friends, family, and
colleagues count on you for?
• What are the top three things you value most? Why?
• What core beliefs do you live by? Why are these things
important to you?

10. Passions, Dreams, and Aspirations
• What is the biggest dream you have for yourself?
Why?
• What are you currently doing to achieve your
dream?
• What are your passions and aspirations?

11. Skills and Achievements
• What achievements are you most proud of?
• How and when did they happen?
• What do people count on you for most?
• What skills and strengths do you bring to the table
when working on teams

13. Thank You