Please introduce yourself
Topic Description
Self-introduction is the most common opening segment in an interview, typically lasting 1 to 3 minutes. Through this question, the interviewer aims to understand your basic information, core strengths, and alignment with the position, while also assessing your communication skills, logical summarization, and confidence. An outstanding self-introduction can instantly capture the interviewer's attention and lay a solid foundation for the subsequent interview.
Problem-Solving Process
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Define the Core Objective
The ultimate goal of a self-introduction is not to recite your resume, but to convince the interviewer that you are the best candidate for this position. Therefore, you need to organize your content around a central argument: "My experiences, skills, and qualities are highly aligned with the requirements of this position at your company." -
Build a Clear Structure: Past - Present - Future
A logically clear structure makes your delivery orderly and easy to follow. The recommended classic "Golden Three-Part" structure is:-
Part 1: Who I Am (Present)
- Purpose: A polite opening, stating your current status and purpose.
- Content: Greeting + Your name + Your current primary identity (e.g., recent graduate / XX position at XX company) + The position you are interviewing for.
- Example: "Good afternoon, interviewers. I am Zhang San, currently a recent graduate from XX University. It's a great honor to be here today interviewing for the New Media Operations position at your company."
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Part 2: My Core Strengths (Past)
- Purpose: This is the core part of the introduction, using specific examples to demonstrate your competence for the role.
- Content: Select 2-3 of your most relevant and impressive experiences or skills that best match the job requirements. When describing them, use a concise version of the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to enhance persuasiveness.
- Situation: Brief background.
- Task: What you needed to do.
- Action: What you specifically did (emphasize the skills you used).
- Result: What quantifiable results were achieved.
- Example (continuing from above): "I believe I am well-suited for this role for three main reasons. First, regarding content creation, I interned at the university's official WeChat account, independently responsible for the planning and writing of 5 articles. One article about campus cuisine achieved over 10,000 reads, three times the average. Second, in data analysis, by monitoring backend data, I identified 8 PM as the peak reading time and adjusted the publishing schedule, increasing average reads by 20%. Third, I am proficient with tools like PS and Jianying, capable of independently completing simple poster design and video editing."
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Part 3: Why I Want to Join and My Future Plans (Future)
- Purpose: Express your strong interest in the company and position, and explain how your career goals align with the company's development.
- Content: Express your admiration for the company/industry + Explain how your career goals relate to the position + Express your desire to join.
- Example (continuing from above): "I have long followed your company's products and greatly admire its innovative approach in the short-form video sector. This New Media Operations role perfectly allows me to leverage my content creation and data analysis skills, and it aligns highly with my career plan to delve deeper into the internet industry. I am very eager for the opportunity to join the team and contribute to the company's growth."
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Preparation and Practice
- Write a Full Script: Based on the structure above, write a complete script.
- Edit and Refine: Ensure the content is concise and focused, fitting within the allotted time (typically 1.5-2 minutes is ideal).
- Practice Without Notes: Practice repeatedly until you can deliver it naturally and fluently, not by rote memorization. Practice in front of a mirror or with a friend in a mock interview, paying attention to pace, expression, and body language.
- Personalize Adjustments: Slightly adjust the focus of your introduction based on different companies and positions to make it more targeted.
Key Points to Note
- Be Confident and Poised: Maintain eye contact with the interviewer, smile, and speak with a firm tone.
- Be Result-Oriented: Use numbers frequently to quantify your achievements, e.g., "increased by 20%," "saved 10 hours."
- Avoid Redundancy: Do not mention personal information irrelevant to the job (e.g., unrelated hobbies, family background).
- Stay Relevant to the Position: Each strength you mention should ideally correspond to a requirement in the Job Description (JD).
By following these steps, you can prepare a self-introduction that is well-structured, focused, and highly persuasive."}