A Quick Guide to Introducing Yourself in an Interview

Body language is a key part of communication. When you’re meeting people during the interview process, keep in mind the attributes you want your body language to display. For example, if you want to communicate confidence, keep your shoulders back, chin raised and chest h...

Typically, you’ll be seated in a room to wait until your interviewer comes to meet you. You may want to use this time to get out your pen and paper for notes, take a drink of water and a couple of deep breaths to relax your body. When your interviewer enters the room, greet them confidently by st...

After you’ve got the visuals down, plan on the first few speaking moments of your introduction. Confidence is equally important as you begin to verbally introduce yourself, so apply the same principles as you begin talking with the person at hand.

To establish a solid foundation, boldly sta...

No introduction is complete without a goodbye. After your interview has ended, follow the lead of your interviewer: stand when they stand, shake their hand again and thank them for their time with a smile. You can prepare to say a few phrases that will end the conversation on a positive note:

Erring on the side of professionalism is safe.

Here are a few tips:

Be yourself. What you wear is a part of who you are, so use it to communicate your personality where appropriate.

Keep the focus on you. Try and avoid distracting visuals like extravagant jewelery or busy print...

Pro-tip: Unsure about how you may be presenting yourself during introductions?

Try recruiting a friend or family member for a practice session on introducing yourself including your dress, body language and even your handshake. The mirror is a great practice tool too.

Things to consider when introducing yourself in an interview

Before your interview, there are several things to consider about your appearance and mindset that can set you up for a successful introduction.