4. 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!
6. 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
10. 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.
13. I am a teacher and I like
working with people. This
adds a lot of interesting
experiences to my life.
I teach settlement
workshops at English
Online. I enjoy getting to
know my learners and help
them with their needs.
14. 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 about
Canada.
Tips for Saying Who You Are
16. 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 university course.
17. 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
18. Your Turn
Write down your introduction.
Take 5 minutes to think it through.
When you need to introduce yourself, first think of the situation – what is relevant and important for others to know about you in a given context? When you are at a workshop/course – you might want to mention your background/education and share your expectations. When you are introducing yourself to an employer, think of your objectives for the interview – do you want them to know about your family or your perspectives for future career?