How to introduce yourself in an interview
Expert sources (3)
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The Only Video You Need To Fix Your Communication Skills
Vinh GiangCommunication coach - 2
The Most Important Career Advice You’ll Ever Hear With Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor
Mel RobbinsBehavioral Change Expert - 3
A Formula for Introducing Yourself Perfectly Every Time
Vanessa Van EdwardsBehavioral investigator
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Summary
When introducing yourself in an interview, prepare for the common question "tell us a little bit about yourself." Effective approaches include using an origin story from your past that links to the position to build rapport, or sharing two professional experiences and two personal details to give a thorough, organized view of who you are.
When you introduce yourself in an interview, the moment to prepare for is the first question you will almost always get: "tell us a little bit about yourself" 1. Vinh Giang suggests leading with an origin story, a short story from your past, often from childhood, that shows who you are and links directly to the role, which builds rapport and a real human connection before you get into the rest of the interview 1. Mel Robbins offers a simple structure if the question feels too open: share two things about your professional experience and two about your personal life, which keeps you organized and gives a rounded picture of who you are 2. Vanessa Van Edwards adds that having a clear formula you can lean on makes your introduction land well every time 3.
Lead with an origin story that ties your personal narrative to the position, then connect it to the role to build rapport and show relevance.