use this worksheet to answer the question

“tell me about yourself”

 Step by step guide and examples

What should the end look like?

We’re aiming for an answer that is:

Roughly 2 minutes long when spoken

Between 200 and 250 words when written out

Note: These are rough starting guides, not rules.

Once you have completed a first draft you can make
this longer or shorter as needed.
 STEP S

1. What are you doing now?

2. Last 3 Years?
3. What do you want to do next?
4. Work Experience?
5. Voluntary/Extracurricular
6. Skills and Interests
7. End with a Bang/ Curiosity Hook
1 - What are you doing now?
Hi, my name is Susan, and I am currently studying a postgraduate degree
in Biochemistry at Dundee University.

2 - Last 3 Years?
I’m originally from China and studied Chemistry at Nanjing University
where I finished 3rd in my class. I won several scholarships for my
academic results.

3 - What do you want to do next?

I’m keen to work in a Pharmaceutical company like GSK, because I want
to be at the cutting edge of research and develop my skills for designing
and testing new drugs. Plus, I think drug design is a great way to help so
many people improve their health.

4 - Work Experience
I interned at two large Chinese drug manufacturers, though mainly
working in Sales and Marketing to help companies’ brand and sell their
products straight to market. This was a great opportunity for me to learn
how big pharma works and talk directly with clients. Also, I learnt how to
work and communicate as the member of a large team.

5 - Voluntary/Extracurricular
During my time in China, I was part of our local dance team, we won
several awards in competition at our school.

6 - Skills and Interests

I have played badminton since I was a young girl. I enjoy the exercise and
the adrenaline, as well as the competitive nature of the sport. I feel
regular exercise helps me to stay focused on my studies.

7 - End with a Bang/ Curiosity Hook

I also play the guzheng which is an ancient Chinese plucking
instrument. I am Grade 8.
 1 - what are you doing now?

a) What’s your name?

b) What are you studying/doing?
c) Where?

Example: Hi, My name’s Mike and I recently

graduated from Warwick University with a
Degree in Fine Arts.

Your Answer:
 2 - last 3 years?
a) What we’re you doing before now?
b) Another degree/secondary school?

Example: I studied in the UK and went to Chesterton

school where I studied 4 A-Levels,
Double Maths, English and Biology. Where I got three A’s
and a B. I was also involved with the school Debate team
and competed in a number of competitions.

Your Answer:
 3 - what do you want to do next?
a) What company would it be?
b) What Job?
c) What are 3 reasons why you’d love to work there?

Example: I’d love to work as an assistant editor at Penguin Random

House. Since I was a kid, I have always loved reading books and
understanding whatmakes a great book. I have written creatively in
my spare time and I feel I have the attention to details. To help a
great draft come to life and entertain and inform people.

Your Answer:
 4 - WORK EXPERIENCE?
a) Your last 2-3 jobs in order from most recent to least recent.
b) 1 sentence summarising what you did.
c) What are the skills you learnt that will help with the job that yo want to
do?

Example: While I was at university I worked at Tesco’ as a cashier and stocking

shelves for 3 years and also wrote blogs part time for different small
companies. These jobs taught me to be disciplined, detail oriented and
importantly to manage my time effectively. Working at Tesco’s taught me great
people management skills and my part time writing allowed me to really
understand the needs of different customers and businesses.

Your Answer:
 5 - Voluntary/Extracurricular?
a) What did you do outside of studies and work?
b) Anything from the past 5 years even if its hobby related.

Example: I have volunteered at an on campus university newspaper as a

student, writing monthly pieces about student life and interesting things
happening in the local area. I am a member of the Ultimate Frisbee team and
love the adrenaline and also the need to work smoothly as a team.

Your Answer:
 6 - Skills and Interests?
a) Languages?
b) IT?
c) Hobbies?

Example: I speak English and French, and as part of my degree I am also

highly competent using adobe programmes like photoshop and premiere pro.
In my spare time i am a keen creative writer.

Your Answer:
 7 - End with a bang/ curiosity hook?
a) Something to make them go “Oooh”
b) Or ask a question.

Example: I also am a keen sketch artist and love drawing landscapes.

Your Answer:
 tips to get better

Don’t Let Perfect be the enemy of good!

As with all our excersises, done is better than perfect. Get the first draft done
and then edit as you go, rather than wait for the “perfect” answer.

Practise makes Perfect!

A good script is just that. A script. In real life you need to speak, so your
presentation will get better the more repetitions you put in.

Go Script less.
Practice the script a few times a week and know you have reached a adequate
skill level when you can give your person introduction script less and to a level
you feel is close to fluent.
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