How to introduce yourself like a pro?

1. How To Introduce Yourself in English Like a Pro? www.cheggindia.com 01

2. Introduction An impressive introduction is not a luxury but a necessity in these times. Most people start judging you from the first 30-60 seconds of a conversation. A good introduction will put you ahead in making a cordial agreement with any individual in just about any situation! Start taking notes because we are here to give you pieces of advice that no school has taught ever. 02

3. The four pillars of an effective introduction are given below: 1) Simplicity 2) Clarity 3) Evocativeness 4) Eloquence 03

4. Here are a few commonly used words/phrases that should be avoided while introducing yourself in a formal setting : 03

5. Personality traits: extrovert, introvert, shy, petite, beautiful Adjectives: Small, big, large, little, too much Cliche Phrases: Old is gold, agree to disagree, I lost track of time 04

6. Do’s and Don’ts while preparing your introduction. 05

7. Don’ts Dos 1) Keep in mind the flow of points while you introduce yourself For eg: I am a commerce graduate, my name is xyz Every other relevant information should follow your name and not vice- versa. 1) Avoid using abbreviations for a written introduction For eg: I’m, I’d, M.N.C, Grad. etc. 2) Refrain from using the same sentence formation and repetition For eg: My name is, My hobbies are, My place of birth is 2) Stick to a conversational tone and general vocabulary. Use the most appropriate and suggestive terminology. Choose the easiest alternatives which can be interpreted in one go. 3) Make longer sentences, stick to the word limit of 12- 15 words for each sentence. 4)Get into too much detail about something unless a counter-question is asked. 3) Always make points per the purpose of the introduction 5) Use flowery language 4) Focus on the relevant points for the listener For eg: Extraordinary individual, Ambivert nature 5) Know when to pause and put a full stop! No need to obsess over sounding fancy 06

8. Here is a sample of an introduction for your reference 07

9. A) Agenda: Job interview introduction for an opening as a software developer Key points: 1) Work experience 2) Academic background Sample: Good morning Sir, Myself A. I am a computer science graduate with a major in coding languages from Delhi University- batch 2017. For the past 3 years, I have been working with Microsoft as a software engineer. I was responsible for the user interface development of their website. I have proven skills in SQL and javascript. 08

10. B) Agenda: Introduction on a phone-interview for a freelance content writing position Key points: 1) Work experience 2) Certifications, Skillset Sample: Hello, Nice to hear from you. My name is B. I have been freelancing as a content copywriter for 4 years. I have previously worked with x,y, and z. I am trained to write press releases, marketing copies, and storyboards. I also completed a certification in writing from XYZ university recently. If you map down key points for your introductions, you will instantly know what all to say. 09

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