"Tell me about yourself."
As the beginning of the class and an introduction to job interviews, I want you to write an answer to this request: Tell me about yourself.
I want to get to know you, and your classmates want to as well, but we have plenty of time to do so throughout the semester! However, an employer will need to get to know you in a short amount of time. Your challenge is to give me a 30 second introduction and tell me about yourself.
Preparation for job interviews is essential to success! One way to start is to prepare answers to common interview questions that you may be asked. Preparing answers ahead of time will allow you to feel less nervous and be more confident in your interview.
For more support, watch the video below. The Interview Guys are great and have many more helpful videos! Also, the end of the interview will offer a "free special report", don't offer your email to them. I have looked into this and the report is definitely NOT free. But these men have some great videos! So watch them and take some advice. :)
As mentioned several times now, you're going to answer one of the most common requests/questions asked in an interview: "Tell me about yourself."
Creating Your Audio Introduction
I suggest writing out what you would like to say before starting your recording. You can use Recorder on Windows or QuickTime on Mac to create your audio introduction.In this introduction you need to give:
- your name
- education you have obtained
- strengths and abilities with examples to support them
- relevant experience and volunteer work
Below is the rubric you will be graded by:
Criteria
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2
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1
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0
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Presentation
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Well-rehearsed with smooth delivery.
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Rehearsed with fairly smooth delivery.
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Delivery not smooth.
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Requirements
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Introduction is 30 seconds and audio file played
smoothly.
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Almost to time requirement. Small errors to audio
file.
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Time requirement not met. Audio did not play or
couldn’t understand.
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Content
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Covers requirements in depth with supporting
examples.
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Includes essential information but some missing
factors.
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Content is minimal.
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Performance
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Introduction is well spoken with smooth
transitions.
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Introduction is fair spoken with transitions.
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Introduction is monotone and hard to follow.
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Timeliness
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Assignment turned in early or on time.
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Assignment a few days late.
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Not turned in at all.
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Blog it!
1. In a blog post, please attach an audio recording of your answer. To add your audio introduction to your Blog Post, you can create a SoundCloud.com account. Then you can watch this tutorial video on how to add your recording to your Blog Post.
2. Also include your introduction in written form under your recording.
2. Also include your introduction in written form under your recording.
Please feel free to ask me for any help!
