How to introduce yourself during a job interview?

How do you introduce yourself in a job interview?

• Answer:

  First impressions are everything! Here are some helpful hints on that initial introduction that can sometimes be so akward! 1) Try to get a moment in the restroom to check your appearance. Make sure there isn't left over lunch stuck in your teeth, check your breath, calm any wild hairs you may have going on, straighten your collar, make sure your fly is zipped, and SMILE at yourself! 1) APPEARANCE! Think about people that you have been introduced to and the characteristics of those whom made an impact on you. Try to mimic those if all else fails! 2) TIDINESS! Leave all unnecessary items in your car or at home! You need to have at least one hand available for shaking hands or handing over your resume. Don't be a bumbling idiot when your "interviewer" reaches out to introduce themselves. 3) NO STRANGERS! Do your homework! If you can, find out who might be interviewing you. Flatter them with knowing a fact about them (i.e. an award they recently won, a recognition, promotion, etc). "Great to meet you Mr. White, I read about you on the company website. Congratulations on being recognized by ... " 4) SMILE! People love happy people! 5) NO NAME CALLING! If they introduce themselves by first and last name, refer to them with the proper title and last name (i.e. Mr. White or a woman- Ms. White, maybe even Dr.) If they correct you and insist you call them by their first name, it's appropriate to do so. HOWEVER, do not shorten their name! Call them by only the name they stated! Just because a lot of "David's" are okay with being called "Dave" does mean this guy is! Some people's pet peeve is when people tweak their name. Just avoid it! 6) LESS IS MORE! Don't complicate it. Don't try too hard. Just be kind, happy, and confident. Best wishes to you and good luck!