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1、Blueprint for the Perfect Self-Introduction,Self introduction is a must once you have been invited to an interview and you must get ready to create the image of someone they will surely want to hire above all other job applicants. Everybody has an opinion as to how you do that, but what do you actua
2、lly do and what do you say? Self introduction is your key to interview success because you are starting from a baseline position where they have no experience of who you are or what you are like.,Usually when you meet a new person, introductions take the form of conversations, instead of speeches.,H
3、ere are some topics to think about treating,* your name, age, country. * your family * pets you have * things you like and dislike : sports, foodsanything concrete. (Emphasis on the positive, though!) * your house * your friends * Why you like this university (or your town),Casual Formal,1. Name and
4、 age (birthdate). 2. Where you were born and where you live currently. 3. Your educational background, and your current occupation (in detail). 4. A little about your family situation (married or single, living with parents, etc.) 5. Your hobbies or interests, clubs, organizations, etc.,How to intro
5、duce other people,Typically a simple introduction includes telling the persons name, job title, and your relation to the person. You may also want to share a brief story about how you first met the person or how long you have been friends or working together.,The best way to start talking to a stran
6、ger on a social occasion,Social occasions for conversation range from small comfortable gatherings like a dinner party among friends to big, intimidating crowd scenes like a Washington cocktail party. In between are events like weddings and Bar Mitzvahs. Each one is different but the principles of c
7、onversation are the same: be open, find the common ground with your partner, and always listen.,asking questions is the secret of good conversation.,One persons favorite question is “Why?” If a man tells him that he and his family are moving to another city: “Why?” A woman is changing jobs: “Why?” S
8、omeone roots for(为加油) the Mets: “Why?” (the Mets: a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City, New York.) On his television show he probably uses that word more than any other. It is the greatest question ever asked, always will be and it is certainly the surest way
9、of keeping a conversation lively and interesting,Ask questions This is an old technique, but it works well. As you dont know the person very well, you dont want to pry into anything too personal to begin with. Just keep it friendly and respectful, dont go into interrogation mode. Look for something
10、about them to ask which is likely to receive more than just a yes or no answer - “I like your watch, where did you get it?“, “Are you guys busy up there at the moment?“, “Do you work in the city?“, “Did you watch the tennis last night?“. What youre really looking for is something you have in common
11、that you can leverage a conversation from. Heres an example of a man starting a conversation with a woman at work.,How to Start a Conversation When You Have Nothing to Talk About,Whether you are a host or a guest, there are many social situations that will call for interaction, even when you are stu
12、mped for some way to get it going. For example, you might want to help a friends new “significant other“ feel comfortable. Or, you might see a stranger across a crowded room, and realize that this is your only chance to impress Mr. or Ms. Wonderful. Then, you realize that youre not sure what to say.
13、,Steps,1. Start with a “hello,“ and simply tell the new person your name then ask them theirs. Offer your hand to shake, upon his/her responding to you. (If you go to other countries, greet the person in tune with the particular culture, e.g. in India greet by saying namaste with folded hands). If y
14、ou already know the person, skip this step and proceed to step 3.,2. Look around. See if there is anything worth pointing out. Sure, talking about the weather is a cliche, but if theres something unusual about it-bam!-youve got a great topic of conversation.,3. Offer a compliment. Dont lie and say y
15、ou love someones hair when you think its revolting, but if you like his or her shoes, or a handbag, say so. A sincere compliment is a wonderful way to get someone to warm up to you. But be careful not to say something so personal that you scare the person off or make him or her feel uncomfortable. I
16、t is best not to compliment a persons looks or body.,4. Ask questions! Most people love to talk about themselves - get them going. “What classes are you taking this year?“ “Have you seen (Insert-Something-Here)? What did you think of it?“ Again, keep the questions light and not invasive. Do not ask too many questions if he or she is not responsive to them.,5. Jump on any conversation-starters he or she might offer; take something he or she has said and run with it.
