Effective Introduction

Introduction
1. First impression is the last impression. 2. Your introduction must be: Well prepared Crisp and fluent Positive and confident 3. Do not include any negative facts about yourself in introduction.

Name
1. Which is correct?
I am Ashok. My name is Ashok. Myself Ashok. Myself is Ashok. This is Ashok.

2. Correct: I am Ashok/ My Name is Ashok.

Native Place
Which is correct?
I belong to UP I belongs to UP I belong from UP

Correct: I belong to UP. Other Alternatives:

I hail from UP I was born and brought up in UP

Family Background
1. Should we mention Parents Names? 2. NO. Only profession of parents. 3. Also mention how many siblings you have. 4. But in brief. Just profession. 5. If you are married, talk about your wife and kids what they are doing.

Educational Qualification
1. Mention year of schooling, city of schooling. No need to mention marks/name of school. 2. Bachelors degree: Stream, college, university, year. 3. PG Degree: Stream, college, university, year.

Educational Qualification
1. Which is correct?
I did my graduation from DAV College I have done my graduation from DAV college

2. Both. Use did (simple past) if you mention year. 3. Use have done (present perfect) if you are not mentioning year.

Work Experience
1. Start from current job first. 2. I have been working in XYZ as an ____ for 2 years. 3. Can also mention current job responsibilities. 4. Then mention previous jobs chronologically name of company, profile, years worked for.

Goal/ Career Objective

1. First mention short-term career objective:
My short term career objective is to become an Asst. Mgr.

2. Then mention long term goal:

In the long term, I want to reach the top management level of a good company.

Strengths
1. It is good to mention strengths in your introduction to create a positive impact and appear confident. 2. Your strengths should be related to your personality. They should be some special qualities inside you. 3. You must be able to support strengths with examples to prove them.

Examples of Strengths
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. I am hardworking I am a smart worker I have strong work ethics I am goal driven I am focused on my goal I am a honest and straight forward person. I dont say no to any type of work. I am a quick learner I have good analytical skills 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Determined Punctual I am able to prioritize I believe in myself Self Confidence I have the ability to learn from my mistakes I am a team player and work well with others. I am good with numbers I love challenges I am not afraid of problems

Examples of Strengths - II
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. I am well organized and systematic I have good interpersonal skills I can make friends easily I always have a positive attitude I am optimistic I am self-motivated I am good at organizing things I take responsibility for work 9. I have logical thinking 10. I believe in paying attention to details 11. I have good leadership skills 12. I am flexible and can adapt to changes 13. My strength is my creativity 14. I can find innovative solutions to problems 15. I work well under pressure.

Hobbies/ Interests
1. Hobbies are things you do in your free time because you like doing them. 2. Ex: Listening to music, playing cricket, traveling, collecting coins/stamps etc. 3. Interests are areas in which you want to get more knowledge. Ex: Cricket, politics etc.

Linking Phrases
1. As far as ______ is/are concerned
As far as my hobbies are concerned, I like to play cricket and watch movies. And talking about my hobbies, I like to When it comes to my hobbies, I like to And regarding my hobbies, I like to

2. Talking about _______

3. When it comes to _____

4. Regarding ________

Summary
1. Start with name. 2. Personal info: Belong to/ currently living/ Family Background 3. Current job/ co/ profile etc. 4. Previous work ex. 5. Education: currently pursuing, previous degree, schooling from. 6. Goal/ Career Objective 7. Strengths/ personality type 8. Hobbies and Interests

Any Doubts?