Introduce Yourself with Confidence

by Mariusz | Aug 10, 2022 | Better communicator

THE BLUE TREE

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CEFR B1

Intermediate

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How do you usually introduce yourself to new business associates?
What can you do to make a positive and lasting first impression?
Are introductions different when they happen online or in real life?

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Introduce Yourself with Confidence

Many of us 1. dread the self-introduction, whether it’s in an online meeting or at a boardroom table. The secret to introducing yourself with 2. confidence, in any context, is a simple three-step process: Focus on your present, past, and future.

• Present. Start with a present-tense statement to introduce yourself. Your name and job title is a great place to start. If there’s an 3. opportunity to 4.elaborate, you can also share other details such as a current project, your 5. expertise, or your geographical location.

• Past. Add two or three points that will provide 6.relevant details about your background and 7.credibility. Consider your education, past projects, employers, and 8. accomplishments.

• Future. Demonstrate enthusiasm for what’s ahead. If you’re in a job interview, share your 9. eagerness about potential opportunities at the company. Or, if you’re in a meeting, express interest in what the team is 10. setting out to accomplish.

This tip is adapted from “A Simple Way to Introduce Yourself,” by Andrea Wojnicki

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How do many people feel about self-introductions?
What should we focus on when we are introducing ourselves to others?
What can we include in the first step of the introduction?
What purpose does mentioning our past serve?
What should we demonstrate when we are focusing on the future?

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How would you introduce yourself during a onboarding training in a company you have just joined?

Nail Your Answer to “Why Do You Want to Work Here”?

by Mariusz | Aug 10, 2022 | Better communicator

THE BLUE TREE

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Communicator

CEFR B2

Upper
Intermediate

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Which question do you find most difficult during a job interview?
Do you think it is better to prepare your answers to typical interview questions or just go with the flow?
What can a candidate do to leave a good impression on the interviewers?

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Nail Your Answer to “Why Do You Want to Work Here”?

Sometimes the toughest job interview questions are also the simplest and most direct. One you should always expect to hear and definitely prepare for: “Why do you want to work here?” Here are three approaches to try when answering this common interview question:

• Express your passion for the employer’s product, service, or mission. Prepare a clear and honest explanation for why you personally connect with the organization’s purpose. You might say something like, “X is very important to me in both my professional and personal life because I strongly believe in Y.”

• Explain why you would enjoy the responsibilities of the role. Make the connection between job and joy clear. For example, you might say, “Analyzing data has always been fun for me — the challenge of using numbers to tell a story and 1. convey an idea — and I look forward to the data visualization work we’ll be doing on this team.

• Describe how you see yourself 2. succeeding in the role, given your skills and experience. The organization isn’t just looking to hire you; they’re looking to invest in you. Use phrases like, “Given my experience, I can see myself succeeding in X,” or “I look forward to using my skills to 3.accomplish Y.”

This tip is adapted from “How to Answer ‘Why Do You Want to Work Here?’,” by Joel Schwartzberg