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How To Introduce and Tell About Yourself

 


When an interviewer asks you to "tell me about yourself," they are essentially asking you to introduce yourself and give them a brief overview of your skills, experience, and qualifications. Your introduction should be tailored to the specific job you are interviewing for, but there are some general tips that you can follow:

  • Start by stating your name and where you are from.
  • Briefly summarize your educational background and work experience.
  • Highlight your skills and abilities that are relevant to the job.
  • Be enthusiastic and positive.
  • Be concise and to the point.

Here is an example of an introduction that you could use when interviewing for a software engineering position:

"Hi, my name is Bard. I am a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where I majored in computer science. I have experience working as a software engineer intern at Google and Amazon. I am a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a strong passion for technology. I am confident that I have the skills and experience that you are looking for in a software engineer."

When you are introducing yourself, it is important to be yourself and to be genuine. The interviewer wants to get to know you, so don't be afraid to share your personality and your unique perspective.

Here are some additional tips for introducing yourself in an interview:

  • Be prepared. Take some time to think about what you want to say before the interview.
  • Be specific. Don't just say that you are a hard worker or that you are a team player. Give specific examples of times when you have demonstrated these qualities.
  • Be positive. Focus on your strengths and what you can offer the company.
  • Be concise. Keep your introduction to two or three minutes, max.

Divide the section following way. I am sharing my introduction below for an example.

Present:

Hi, my name is Dhiraj Patra. I'm a Software Architect and Engineer with over 25 years of experience in software engineering including the AI, data science, IoT, and cloud computing industries. I'm currently a Staff Software Architect at FTC Solar Inc, where I lead R&D projects in these domains.

In my previous role at Accion Labs, I architected microservices SaaS for AI/ML applications. I also led product, engineering, and architecture development, and utilized OO languages, SOA, and cutting-edge cloud tech.

I have a strong track record of success in leading and managing engineering teams, and I'm passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. I'm also a certified Python developer, AI engineer, and machine learning engineer.

Past:

I started my career as a software developer, and I quickly rose through the ranks to become a team lead. I then moved into the architecture role, where I was responsible for designing and implementing large-scale software systems.

I've always been interested in emerging technologies, and I've been fortunate to have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in AI, data science, and cloud computing. I'm excited to continue to learn and grow in these areas.

Future:

I'm looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to use my skills and experience to make a positive impact. I'm particularly interested in working on projects that use AI to solve real-world problems.

I'm a highly motivated and results-oriented individual, and I'm confident that I can make a significant contribution to your team. I'm eager to learn more about your company and the opportunities you have available.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

You can check my introduction video here







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