An interviewer's primary intent with the "Tell me about yourself" question is to gather brief information about the candidate and then ask questions about the application and position. First impressions are last impressions and once you perfect your interview presentation or answer standard HR interview questions beforehand, you'll get a few extra points. This blog provides a complete checklist of everything to focus on when presenting in an interview.
 
This Blog Includes:
1. How To Introduce Yourself In An Interview: Key Points
2. Self Introduction in Interview
  • Dress appropriately
  • Prepare what you want to say
  • First, greet the interviewer
  • Indicate your educational qualifications
  • Explain work experience (if applicable)
  • Mention your hobbies and interests
  • Prepare for follow-up questions
3. Self Introduction in Interview Sample for Freshers   
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2
4. Self Introduction in Interview Sample for Experienced Candidates
  • Sample 1
  • Sample 2
5. Self Introduction in Interview Sample to Download
6. Tips For Best Self Introduction In an Interview
  • During the interview
  • After the interview 
  • Additional tips
7. Things to Avoid during Self-Introduction
8. FAQs
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How To Introduce Yourself In An Interview: Key Points
Mention these key pointers in your self-introduction in an interview:
Who You Are [Name, where you are from, some personal background, walk me through your experiences, ]
What have you studied [educational qualifications]
Focus on your work, past achievements in jobs, internships, workshops and achievements related to the interview.
Any professional training or experience
Additionally, some hobbies or interests
Mention these key points when introducing yourself in an interview: Who are you [name, where are you from, some personal background, tell me about your experiences]
What did you study [degree]
Focus on your job, past professional achievements, internships and workshops, and interview-related accomplishments.
Any education or work experience.
Also some hobbies or interests.
 
Example: Hello, I'm Shreya. I am a Nursing Manager with 15 years of experience. In my current job at ABC Hospital, I lead/supervise 20 nursing teams in a hospital.
 
 
Self-presentation in an interview example for first-year students
Sample 1
Hello, my name is Sravani. I am a recent graduate of Noida, Delhi University where I completed my BA in English Literature. I was the editor of the annual magazine at Miranda House and did two internships at Caravan and The Indian Express. I was thrilled to find this position of Associate Editor in your organization and I think I would be the perfect fit for the role.

Sample 2
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to introduce myself, ladies and gentlemen. I am Gaurav Khurana and I have stayed in Delhi with my family, my mother and father. As a certified professional, I have pursued BTech in Computer Engineering with a specialization in Network and Security from VIT Vellore. I recently took the CCNA certification exam and am waiting for the result. I've been passionate about computers and networking since my school days and have always wanted to work on live switches. Speaking of hobbies and interests: I like to play table tennis and was a sports captain at my school. We have won a number of inter-school and inter-state table tennis tournaments and brought credit to the school.
 
Example interview self-introduction for experienced candidates
Sample 1
Hello, I'm Harry Williams and I've been working as a Digital Marketing Manager for 3 years. I've been part of the SEO Marketing team at Leverage Edu for the last 2 years and before that, I worked at Infinity Inc for a year. I have a deep understanding of on-page and off-page SEO and SEO marketing tools and content. . I believe I am the right candidate for this profile as I have the skills and experience required. I assure you that I will do my best to expand your online reach and help you have a better online presence across different media channels.

Sample 2
Hello, as you may know, my name is Akanksha Sharma. I am from Jaipur, Rajasthan but was born and raised in Delhi. I live in Kamla Nagar and have a family of 4 people. To pursue my passion for teaching, I earned a BEl Ed from Delhi University. I started my career with an internship as an assistant teacher at HPJ Public School, Ashok Vihar, in the final year of my BEl Ed program. In August 2019, I started working as a primary school teacher at Nancy Public School. Meanwhile, I also did a diploma in early childhood education which helped me to do my job with ease. Speaking of interests and hobbies, I really want to dance. It's therapeutic for me as it helps me release all my stress in seconds! In my free time, I also like to read.
 
Things to Avoid During Self-Introduction
Here are some things to keep in mind when introducing yourself.
Don't just say the content of your resume and cover letter. Make it sound authentic by providing examples. 
Don't ask "what do you want to know?" It's obvious you're not ready. 
Don't tell life stories. Just tap on an experience if you want to highlight a specific quality. 
Don't waste a lot of time introducing yourself. 
 
Frequent Questions
How can I introduce myself in an interview?
Greet interviewers by first formally listing your name, qualifications, special training, interests, or previous experience.

How can I introduce myself as a fresher?
As a fresher, emphasize your interest after mentioning your name and grades.

Stay tuned to know more about Interview Preparation in India in 2023!​​​​​​​
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