Whenever you will be appearing for a self-introduction or job interview, the first and most important things which will highlight your personality will be your appearance and your first impression. To come out with flying colours in your self-introduction, you need to prepare from the best guide, where you can find the solutions to all your questions asked in a job interview, and in what way you should answer them. Most of the self-introductions or job interviews start with a general question, ‘Tell me about yourself’? You need to provide a satisfactory answer to this question, for this will be the beginning of your success towards your self-introduction to the new manager. In this article, we will discuss some of the best guide to introduce yourself to a new manager.
How to Introduce Yourself to New Manager: Things to Talk About
While preparing for your self-introduction to a new manager, you need to make a list of things which you have to mention during your self-introduction. All the things that you are going to mention in your interview will justify your personality level and how are you going to present yourself in front of the new manager.
If you are applying for a job position in the same company or organization where you’re presently working, the new manager might already have some basic information about you, like your name, your work experience, how you manage teamwork and behave with your seniors, etc. Regardless of these circumstances, you still need to present yourself in a way as if you are appearing for a new position and talk about all the things which the manager or interviewer wants to know about. Here are all the things that you should mention in your self-introduction to the new manager:
- Your basic information
- Your work experience
- Your interest in the company or the position for which you are applying
- Your career objectives and how you can align them with the company’s values and missions
- Your achievements so far and how you can relate them to the company or your work
- Some thoughtful questions about the job, your responsibilities and what the company will offer you.
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Things to Avoid in Your Self-Introduction
You need to be very careful about all the things you’ll be talking about during your self-introduction. There are tons of things which you must avoid while appearing for your self-introduction or job interview, as these might lead in the wrong direction and can have negative consequences. To avoid any negative impact on your personality during self-introduction, you need to avoid all the below-mentioned details/ things.
- Avoid any unmannered or impolite greeting.
- Check your appearance in the mirror and do not lack any kind of self-care.
- Do not wear inappropriate clothes and follow the dress code.
- Avoid any abrasive posture like chewing gum or constantly looking at the clock.
- Do not show an intellectual absence such as giving more attention to something other than the questions asked by the interviewer or manager.
- Do not answer questions in an inappropriate tone or angrily and try to talk or reach politely and gently.
Self-Introduction to New Manager Sample
A lot of candidates get confused about how to appear for their self-introduction or job interview. To guide these candidates for their job interviews, here is a sample interview, which you can go through to understand what is the procedure of a self-introduction and how you have to present yourself to your new manager/ employer/ interviewer.
“Hello/ Good morning/ Good afternoon, My name is [mention your name], and today I’m here to present myself for the position of [mention the role/ position] in your company. I’ve previously worked at [your company’s name] and have a work experience of [Number of Years]. Currently, I have expertise in [Your Field/ Industry] and possess sufficient knowledge in various other fields. I have developed strong skills in [List your key skills], which have enabled me to [Provide an example of how you have used your skills to achieve a goal or solve a problem]. I’m passionate about [Your Passion or Interest] and constantly strive to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in this field. In my current role at [Current Company], I have been responsible for [Your Key Responsibilities], where I have gained valuable experience in [List the key experiences or achievements]. Thank you for having me here today. It was a pleasure talking to you.”
As a job seeker if you’ve been called for a self-introduction by your new manager, congratulations for making it this far. You will come out with flying colours if you follow the things mentioned above in this article.
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