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First impressions have a big impact on how people feel about you, so the way you present yourself is extremely important. Many people call this an "elevator speech," because it should be condensed enough that you can introduce yourself and talk about your goals and interests in just the time of the ladder. machine. A self-introduction is also called an opening, as it helps to clear the initial strangeness and helps people get to know you. Consider words carefully when writing your self-introduction, as it can build or damage your reputation.

Steps

Part 1 of 4: Prepare your speech

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   Outline for the speech. Start by building a skeleton for your main points. Eliminate the nonessential speeches to determine the most important things to say and how the facts are in order. This is the basic structure around which your speech will be built.
   • Introduce your name at the beginning of your speech. This sentence can be very straightforward: “Hello everyone! My name is Nguyen Thanh An, a student in computer programming from University of Information Technology ”.
   • If your recommendation is work-related, mention your career interests and goals in the same sentence.This will save time and show people that your personal interests can serve professional purposes. For example, "I am designing an application that allows users to order Pizza via their Twitter account".
   • You may refer to your education or professional background, if relevant and relevant. "This is the fifth app designed by me. My second project is an app that helps people locate nearby and award-winning dog parks."

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   Mention hobbies or outside interests. Depending on the situation, you may also want to mention relevant interests or other experiences you have. This can help strengthen your cohesion on a topic or maybe just a little relevant, depending on the purpose of your introduction.
   • Mentioning your passion or goal and explaining how you leaned on it to get to where you are now can help you tell a compelling story about yourself. For example, if you are writing a speech to speak in front of a class in college, you could tell how early you were in computers when you were a child, and why it matters now. with you in pursuit of career goals.
   • However, if you are introducing yourself to potential clients at business lunch, they probably won't be interested in your interests. They will just want to know what you are doing right now and what your skills are.
   • Try writing a draft that covers your experiences / interests and one that doesn't record these, then present both of them to an objective audience who can give you feedback before you take it seriously. statement.

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   Advertise yourself. If you are trying to make a first impression in a professional setting, it is important that your speech conveys your abilities and skills. You can do this without seeming to be praising yourself by attaching past achievements to future goals and aspirations, letting people know that your potential contributions to the future. Hybrids will be built on your past contributions.
   • Highlight your qualities, skills, and experience that are closely related to the audience and the situation. For example, “Thanks to my experience in designing applications and professionally extensive networking, I understand very well what young professionals are looking for today. My applications provide immediate convenience and satisfaction to customers ”.
   • You're trying to present yourself as a professional while making a strong and lasting impression.
   • If you want to advertise yourself to a new group of coworkers, you probably don't need to talk about your family or anything outside of your career and not directly related.

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   Separate yourself from your peers. You need to be honest about yourself, but make your story stand out from others. If you've ever played a major role in a big project, mention that. Go deeper by talking more about the experiences you gained from the experience, while also giving your ideas on how the project could be more effective if done again.
   • You can simultaneously demonstrate your skills and experience while introducing yourself as progressive, ready to learn and thrive. For example, you could say, “I spend a lot of time attending application conferences and seminars, so I can understand what the client wants. I am proud of the updates in my application design ”.
   • Try to relate this to your professional goals and personal development.
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Part 2 of 4: Editing and practicing speech

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   Shorten your speech. Some career counselors recommend wrapping your self-introductions in two or three sentences. Others advise that speech should be limited to 5-7 minutes. Even if you can't cut your speech short or have plenty of time to introduce yourself, keep it down to as concise as possible but still informative.
   • If this is an assigned task, make sure your speech is within the guided range.
   • If a speech should be 3-5 minutes long then a 7 or 2 minute speech is not suitable.
   • If it's a brief self-introduction during the interview, make sure you don't exceed the time allowed.

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   Use simple and concise sentences. Remember that your speech will be spoken, and your audience will not be able to review and re-read it when something is not clear. You need to say how everyone can understand what you want to convey.
   • Avoid long rambling sentences, and use direct and concise sentences as possible.
   • Think carefully about the sentence structure. Reading aloud will help you see which sentences are too long and need to be corrected.

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   Practice speech. You should practice giving your introduction carefully before you actually speak. Practice speaking with different intonation and pay attention to the tempo throughout your speech. You can practice speaking by yourself at first, but it's a good idea to practice in front of a relative, friend or colleague to get feedback.
   • When you practice speaking in front of others, you can tell if your introduction is engaging with your audience.
   • Think about what works and what doesn't.
   • Try to get as much detailed feedback as possible by asking general and specific questions after reading the statement.
   • Besides the question ‘how do you feel about my introduction?’, Ask specifically which parts are the strongest and which are the weakest.
   • Check that you've clearly communicated by asking your test audience what they learned from the speech.

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   Memorize the introduction. You need to know in advance what you are about to say and how to say it. Although it is common to hold reading paper in many cases, you should still try to memorize the statement and look at the paper as little as possible. You can give a stronger impression of your mastery, knowledge, and confidence in speaking without reading. This also helps you keep your audience's focus.
   • If you keep your eyes on the paper, it will be difficult for the audience to really pay attention to what you are saying.
   • However, you can bring a note with your bullet points in case you stop suddenly. You should not write the whole article on paper, just write down the main ideas so you can glance while speaking.
   • Use your sticky notes only for reference, rather than as a support to your speech.
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Part 3 of 4: Prepare for your speech

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   Identify your audience. If it is a self-introduction in a professional setting, you may need to choose a different message and language than when you introduced yourself to peers in a less formal setting. Before you start preparing for your speech, ask yourself the following questions:
   • Who will your audience be?
   • What is your speech for?
   • What will your audience expect from your speech?

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   Identify related things. If you had a lot of time, you might come up with a ton of interesting and relevant things to say about yourself. But the key to success here is brevity and getting to the point. This means you need to decide what is the most important or relevant part that your audience wants to know about you. You will have to provide such information in the shortest possible time.
   • Stick to one or two main points that you want to talk about about yourself. It's okay to add more if time permits.
   • Depending on your audience and the purpose of your introduction, the focus of your speech shouldn't be too narrow. For example, if you're introducing yourself to the crowd of prospective investors, focus on your skills to build their trust.If you're introducing yourself to a public audience - say, college speaking - you can be a bit more open-minded.
   • Remember you are making referrals yourself and wants to present himself as an interesting and inclusive person.
   • However, this does not mean that you should take the time to talk about your passion for football in the professional context.

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   Consider the purpose and style of the speech. Every time you write your speech, you should always be aware of your goals and the results you're aiming for. Ask yourself what message you hope to convey to your listeners. Is your recommendation to connect with others professionally or just to create intimacy (with new friends)?
   • Do you hope to convince people to believe in your point of view or want to inspire / motivate people to be eager to work under your leadership?
   • All of these factors will affect your presentation and presentation.
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Part 4 of 4: Speech

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   Try to relax. If you feel particularly stressed before your speech, you may want to consider using relaxation techniques right before your speech. Find a quiet place and take a few minutes to prepare. Take a few deep breaths, focus on your breath, count the seconds as you inhale, and slowly exhale.
   • You can also try using visualization techniques to reduce stress and increase your confidence in speaking.
   • Imagine how you felt when you finished giving your speech and with smiling faces and resounding applause. Then turn that confidence into your upcoming speech.

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   Use appropriate body language. Body language may seem like a secondary factor, but slack posture will make you look less confident or unprofessional, and can distract your audience. Stand up straight and try to present a strong image. Reaching your chest forward and tucked in a little will help keep your back straight, but you need to stay in a natural look.
   • Avoid crossing your arms across your chest or clasping your hands.
   • Don't stare at the ground or cling to the table or podium.
   • Make eye contact throughout the room in a controlled and controlled manner. Not only looking at one person, but also do not roll your eyes continuously from person to person.
   • Try looking at someone sitting on the left side, then someone sitting on the right side of the auditorium. Spontaneously and comfortably move your gaze across the room.

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   Don't be in a hurry. Your speech shouldn't be clumsy, but you probably don't want to stutter or read too fast for anyone to understand. Try to find a balance and speed that you feel comfortable with. You need to speak slowly enough for people to follow and understand what you say, but don't make your speech too informal.
   • Try to speak at a comfortable pace like in conversation.
   • Practicing speaking in front of others or recording and listening back are great ways to gauge the tempo of your speech.

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   Use humor when you make mistakes. If you make a mistake while giving your speech, don't panic. Apologizing too seriously will draw attention and make your mistake seem more serious. If you feel you need some action, you can make a funny comment and let it go. This proves your comfort and confidence.
   • Self-centeredness can help you appear humble and likable. For example, if you accidentally skip a passage in your speech and have to go back, you could say, “And now I'd like to go back and talk about what I forgot before. If you want to know "who I am" you will be able to see it now! "
   • You can also make a witty brief about your mistake and keep talking. For example, if you just step up and stumble from the very first sentence, you could say something like, “Yes, sorry. I am too eager to introduce myself so I am confused. Please allow me to do it again ”.
   • However, do not be too self-deprecating. You still need to make sure that people remember your strengths and talents. Let's quickly flip through.
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Advice

• If the introduction is too long, you will lose the audience's attention. A good introduction should be short and to the point.
• Don't be afraid to talk well about yourself. After all, this is an introduction, you need to make a first impression.
• However, you should not brag, as this can cause the audience to turn their backs on your words.
• Actively make eye contact with the audience. You should be direct and confident throughout your speech.