Introducing yourself at a social event
When you meet someone for the first time in a social event, let's say a party,
wedding, at the gym or even in the park while walking your dog, you talk about
yourself and ask questions to get to know the other person. Mind you, dog lovers
know that when you are walking the dog in the park the only thing you talk about
is ´your dog´.
Some general questions that you can ask:
Where do you live? or Do you live around here?
Do you come ...very often?
What do you like doing in your spare time? or Do you have any hobbies?
Are you studying or working at the moment?
Some of these questions would also be relevant at a Job Interview.
Be ready for that!
At a job interview
Basically, what you should focus on is Selling yourself by pointing out your key
skills, relevant work experience and strengths or strong points. It's essential to
have a balance between professionalism and friendliness. That is to say, you can
talk about your work experience but you can also be friendly to your interviewer,
find a common interest and show your enthusiasm. In some cases the interviewer
could even find a common interest to make you feel more at ease or relaxed and
that is a good way to break the ice. In my case, in an interview the Manager told
me that he knew one of my previous Managers which was really nice. I took the
opportunity to say something nice about him and let him know that I had a great
experience at that job. You should customize
your introduction based on your actual experience, the company and role you're
applying for.
You should provide:
- Polite greeting
- Educational background
- Brief Personal background
- Relevant work experience
- Professional career future objective
- You could also promote or sell yourself by talking about your key skills
- Thanking the interviewer for the opportunity shows a grateful and positive attitude
A sample of introduction at a social event
Hello, my name's Mary. {I live in Barcelona - Intermediate level : I've been living in Barcelona all my life / for 10 years}.
In my spare time I like reading articles about (your specialization) / English books
to improve my level. {I don't like doing exercise outdoor I prefer to go to the gym - Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate level: I'm not very into outdoor activities, I'd rather work out at the gym}.
I'm studying a degree in law. But every weekend I go away to stay with my
parents and visit my family and friends. I get on really well with my sisters and
we normally hang out together.
I'm very busy taking care of my children so I don't have much time to socialise or
exercise so I walk to places and that helps me keep fit. I love social media, this
way I can catch up with my friends ank keep up to date with the latest news.
A sample of Job Interview Introduction
Good morning Mr Gonzalez, I appreciate the opportunity to have this interview
with you. My name is Oscar and I'm thrilled about the possibility to join
MercaTrucks. I hold a Degree in Electronics Engineering and I'm passionate about
my job. I've been working in this industry for 5 years. In my current role, I
[highlight a key achievement or responsibility relevant to the position you're
interviewing for]. This experience has provided me with [mention a relevant skill
or quality], which I believe will contribute to the success of your company.
I am particularly drawn to MercaTrucks because of [mention something specific
about the company that aligns with your values or career goals]. I am confident
that my specific skills or experiences make me a strong fit/good asset for this
role.
Outside of work, I am passionate about [mention a relevant hobby or interest],
which I believe adds to my well-rounded perspective. I am eager to bring my
skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, to your company.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to discussing in more
detail how my background and skills align with the needs of your company if you
wish to see me in a second interview.
Good luck! or *Break a leg!
*Break a leg is a colloquial expression or Idiom that you say when you wish someone Good luck in a more informal setting.
Etymology: In Shakesperean times when people used to go to the theatre if they
liked the play they would bang their chairs on the floor to make noise instead of
applause. Sometimes they banged for so long and so hard that they would
break a leg of their chair, in which case they showed that they enjoyed the play
so much and so the actors and director were really lucky as their performance
had been very successful. It's a charming story! Hope you liked it.
Now, listen to the Job Interview Introduction.
