This document provides guidance on introducing oneself during a job interview. It outlines an agenda for a workshop covering introducing oneself, including vocabulary review and activities to practice introductions and responding to questions like "tell me about yourself." Tips are provided like being concise, mentioning the interviewer's name and appointment time, offering a handshake, and focusing responses on relevant experience and expertise rather than personal details. Sample case studies demonstrate strong versus weak responses. The workshop concludes with dictation practice of key points.

1. During the Job Interview:
Introducing yourself
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2. Our Agenda
1. agenda
2. objectives
3. Introductions
4. Review vocabulary
5. Group discussion
6. Practice introducing ourselves
7. Listen to and then read a dialogue
8. Write a script and then practice responding to “Tell me about yourself”
9. Dictation

3. Workshop Objectives
1. To learn 8 new words related to introducing
yourself at a job interview
2. To answer the following questions:
a. How should I introduce myself at a job
interview?
b. How should I respond to “Tell me about
yourself”?

4. • What is your name?
• Where are you from?
Introductions

5. Vocabulary review
Activity 1

6. Activity one: Vocabulary Review
Member of a nation
Sweaty palms
recap
escort
etiquette
set the tone
pertinent
script
good behaviour
Short and to the pointmoist hands
show the way
establish the mood Important for
summary
Hand-written note
concise

7. Activity two: fill-in-the- blank
1. Make sure you shake hands with the person that _____________ you to the manager.
2. Make you talk about things that are ______________________ for the job.
3. We can get _______________ during an interview
4. A good introduction can ________________ for the rest of the interview.
5. Write a ______________ to help you practice interview questions.
6. It is good __________________ to wait to sit down.
7. Be __________ when talking about your work experience.
8. Give a short __________ of why you are the person for the job.
script
etiquette
Concise Sweaty palms
escortrecap
pertinent
set the tone

8. Introducing yourself
Part 1
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9. Group discussion
Activity 2

10. • Have you ever gone for a job interview?
• How would you introduce yourself?
Group discussion
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11. Let’s watch some introductions
What did you notice?
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12. Script
Good afternoon. My name is _____________ . I
have an appointment to see Ms. Stevens at 2:00
pm.

13. Pointers
• Be concise!
• Give your name!
• Mention who you want to see and when!
• Offer to shake hands! Remember to wash and
dry your hands first!
• Don’t be nervous!

14. Practise making introductions
Activity 3

15. Would you like to practise?
Let’s take turns introducing ourselves!
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16. How to respond when a prospective
employer asks
“Tell me about yourself.”
Part 2

17. How would you respond?
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18. Listen to some examples
Activity 4

19. Now, let’s listen to two examples
What’s the difference?
The employer is really asking “Why should I hire
you?”

20. Tips
1. Tell your prospective employer
who you are:
“I have been working in the education industry as a
teacher for the last 7 years”

21. Tips
2. Highlight your expertise:
“I was able to be the first contact for many of
our new immigrants and help them to reach
their language goals. I have taught CLB levels
from 2-8 and have received excellent feedback
from both administration and students.”

22. Tips
2. Highlight your expertise:
“I also had the opportunity to develop
resources for other teachers which resulted in
a significant income stream for the school.”

23. Tips
2. Highlight your expertise:
“My real strength is my attention to detail.”

24. Tips
2. Highlight your expertise:
“ I pride myself on my ability to get the job
done right, before the deadline. Once I commit
to something, I pour my heart and soul into it.”

25. Read some case studies
Activity 5

26. Case Study 1
“I was born in Kelowna and I have three
brothers and a sister. I love to cook. My
favourite dish is spaghetti.”

27. Case Study 2
“I am a customer service specialist with 3 years
experience. I have great organizational skills and
am an excellent communicator.”

28. Case Study 3
“ At my last job, I had the opportunity to complete
numerous management training programs and
participate in special projects with District Managers
and employees. I enjoy being a Lead and the
opportunity to empower and motivate my team. 4
months ago I was awarded 'Lead I' for greatest
team gains in productivity.”

29. Case Study 4
“ I am an avid runner and I have won several local
races. In my free time I coach several young
athletes. We have done well in local road races.”

30. Time to practice
Activity 5
Tell me about yourself.

31. Time to practice
Activity 5
Tell me about yourself.

32. Dictation
Activity 6
Write what you hear!

33. Dictation 1
It is good etiquette to shake hands at a job
interview.

34. Dictation 2
Wash and dry your hands before your job
interview to avoid sweaty palms!

35. Dictation 3
Always start your preparation with a script!

36. Dictation 4
State why you are the person for the job.

37. Dictation 5
Research the company before you go for
your interview.

38. Thanks for attending.
See you next time!