Self-Introduction for Interview

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Why Have an Interview

At its core, the interviewer wants to assess two things: whether your abilities match the job and whether you feel like a good fit.

  • The interviewer uses this opportunity to get to know you again (they might have long forgotten your resume) or to meet you for the first time and prepare for the upcoming questions.
  • The interviewer gives you an active opportunity; afterward, you will mostly be answering passively.
  • To assess your communication and expression skills.

Pitfalls

  • Self-introduction is too brief, does not provide memorable information, and fails to highlight your strengths (you should first mention and emphasize your strengths, allowing the interviewer to ask how you excel rather than random questions that might be about areas you’re weak in).
  • Self-introduction is too long, squeezing interaction time.
  • No focus, failing to emphasize job-relevant experiences; for example, if applying for a development position, you should talk more about development experience.
  • Overgeneralizing your strengths without concrete examples.
  • Undervaluing yourself.

What to Do

  • Emphasize the match between your profile and the target position.
  • Express yourself with structure and focus within 1 to 3 minutes:
    • Education background (graduation school + major)
    • Work experience, the main part; the more relevant and recent, the more detailed you should be
    • Reason for job seeking
  • Adjust your state to moderately excited and passionate.

General Structure

  • Introduce yourself: Hello, I am a recent graduate from [school] majoring in [major], named xxx.
  • Past experience: Previously had x relevant experiences, involving various job responsibilities.
  • Match your experience: I believe these experiences are highly relevant to this position and could be discussed in depth later.
  • Express your willingness: I have reviewed the company’s JD and core business, am very interested in this position, and feel honored to have this opportunity to communicate. I hope we can have a pleasant discussion.

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