Self Introduction: Getting it right

Self Introduction is an essential component when one goes through recruitment process. Is it comfortable to think that the concept of Self Introduction applies to only job interviews? The answer is no. This article explores various aspects and nuances involved in self introduction.

Self introduction is a simple expression of what you think about yourself

Types of Self introduction

1. Basics of self introduction
2. Essentials of Self introduction
3. Standard model of self introduction
4. Self introduction for job interviews

These four types of self introduction signifies in broad terms that any one on any occasion master their self introduction provided they are aware of all these above mentioned four types of self introduction.

Myths and realities involving self introduction

There are also few myths and realities associated with self introduction.

Many think that, one type of self introduction is enough for all occasions. Essentially, this notion of one-size-fit-for-all occasion confuses job seekers. In actual terms one has to customise ones self introduction suited to the occasion or company.

The second type of myth is that searching ‘the best self interview ever’. I personally find no reason for looking out the best type of self introduction. Learners must have self awareness that the best self introduction so far could be made by you. What really it means? It means that learner can develop their version of self introduction. Make it a perfected one and use it in an appropriate situation i.e., a social gathering, a seminar, an interview etc.

The third type of myth is that people think that lack of language fluency holds them from performing during self introduction. Lets us briefly explore the difference between speech fear and language. In a recent online survey conducted by IASR 35% of the respondents remark that its only ‘speech fear’ that holds them from speaking out.  Arguably, one has to have a clarity here. More than the aspect of speaking fear has been the prominant bottleneck for people to speak out.

Self introduction anyaliser

You could come up with your own ‘best model of self introduction’ by using self introduction analiser innovated by IASR. The components of the self introduction analyser are as follows;

1. Aware about certain myths involving your self introduciton
2. Nurture certain realities involving your self introduction
3. Keep your essential part of self introduction as static part
4. Correct your avoidable mistakes

Foundational Employment And Skills Training (FEST) a dedicated course for graduates and job seekers offered at IASR will interactively train candidates on job perspectives including Self introduction.

The author is Kannan Periyanayagam, Founder of IASR, a specalised academy of skill development.