How do I present myself successfully?

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Saarbrücken | July 04, 2022

How do I present myself successfully?

"Why don't you tell us something about yourself..." - a classic that comes up sooner or later in every job interview. The self-presentation often makes applicants sweat, because even if you think you know yourself well, it's not always easy to find the right words.
But with a little preparation, you can make a confident plea about yourself. To prepare, you can ask yourself the following questions:

1 Who am I?

Personal details

Name, age, place of residence, current professional situation, etc.


2. the main part: What can I do?

Briefly and concisely summarize the essentials: education, professional background, professional skills, practical experience, stays abroad, etc.


Since your interviewers already know your CV, focus on the highlights that match the advertised position


To do this, research in advance which stages of your CV you can use here to highlight your skills and achievements using specific examples


3. motivation: What do I want?

  • Why are you suitable for this position?
  • What added value do you offer the company?
  • What makes you different from others? What makes you special?
  • Once you have answered these questions for yourself, there are a few more points that should also be considered:
  • No false modesty when it comes to your successes
  • Pay attention to the "common thread" during your presentation
  • Practice makes perfect: practise in front of the mirror, friends or family and get honest feedback
  • Avoid empty phrases
  • Speak freely, clearly and calmly
  • Make eye contact with your listeners
  • Pay attention to your body language and posture



Sources:

https://www.rundstedt.de/wissen/blog/7-bausteine-fuer-eine-optimale-selbstpraesentation https://www.absolventa.de/karriereguide/einzelaufgaben/selbstpraesentation https://bewerbung.net/selbstpraesentation

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