This document provides guidance on introducing oneself in professional situations. It recommends preparing a brief self-introduction that covers three key elements: name, background, and goals. For names, it suggests saying your full name clearly and adding a memorable detail if needed. For background, share your profession or an interesting personal fact. For goals, state your career aspirations or a relevant short-term goal. Practicing your introduction can help make a strong first impression during job interviews or networking events when asked "tell me about yourself." Being ready to concisely introduce yourself in these situations is an important professional skill.

1. Making Memorable
Introductions
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2. A common situation:
So, tell me about yourself!

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!

4. Don’t wing
it!
Rule #1

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

6. Tell your
name
Tell who you
are
What do you
want to
achieve?
Key Elements

7. Tell your
name
Your Name in 10 sec

8. Your Name in 10 sec
My name is
Briar…Jamieson…

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. My name is
Briar…Jamieson…
‘Briar’ sounds like
ice-cream - ‘Breyers’.

11. Tell who you
are
Who Are You? …in 10 sec

12. 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
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.
Tips for Saying Who You Are

14. What do you
want to
achieve?
Your Goals in 10 sec

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.

16. 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?
Tips for Your Goals

17. Your Turn
 Write down your introduction.
 Take your time and think it through.

18. Tell your
name
Tell who you
are
What do you
want to
achieve?
Remember the Key Elements!

19. Practise with somebody you know well, or an eFacilitator.

20. More tips in this video
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