GETTING TO KNOW YOU

LESSON 1: EPIC 4
Self-Introduction
TELLS WHO YOU ARE
WHAT YOU DO
WHAT OTHERS NEED TO KNOW.
Self-Introduction
GIVING AN INTERVIEW OR INTERVIEWING
SOMEBODY
MEETING SOMEBODY NEW IN A
PROFESSIONAL OR CASUAL GATHERING
MEETING PEOPLE AT A MEETING
HIRING SOMEBODY
BUILDING NEW CONNECTIONS
HOW DO YOU INTRODUCE
YOURSELF?
Context
Understand the context of the situation you are
in: the place, environment, and gathering
matters.
Non-verbal Cues
eye contact
smile
handshake or a wave
body language
Prepare what you'l say
Organize your thoughts
Use an elevator pitch
 The Elevator Pitch
Keep it short (30-60 seconds)
Should be a short recap of who you are & what you do.
Should explain who you are & what qualifications and
skills you have.
Mention your goals but you don't need to get too
specific.
 GREETING
What you could say.. GOAL
INTEREST/PASSION
STRENGTHS
BRIEF EXAMPLE OF EXPERIENCE
- Employer name
- Achievements and/or responsibilities
GOAL
- esp. for interviews
ASK A QUESTION TO KEEP THE CONVERSATION
GOING.
Hello, I’m Corine Alvia, the applicant for the
managing editor position. I have six years of
experience in managing content and 60+
freelance writers at fashion magazines. I also
have a strong background working in public
relations at various agencies and I'm looking
forward to how I can bring those skills to this
position.
BACKCHANNELING
BACKCHANNELING
verbal and/or non-verbal
responses or feedback such
as vocalized sounds and/or
phrases and utterances
Describing People & Things
DESCRIBING
PEOPLE

Appearance
Mannerisms
Character and personality
Feelings & emotions
Quantity or Number: One, Group, Flock
Opinion: Unusual, lovely, bizzarre
Size: big, small, tall, enormous

ORDER
Shape/Physical Quality: round or rotund, lean
Condition: dirty, used, immaculate
Age: old, ancient, new, 90's
Color: brown, reddish, coral
Origin: foreign, Japanese, local
Thank you for your attention