It's difficult to write a description of yourself, but finding the right words can be even more difficult in professional and social situations.The words that bring you and your personality to light can be found with some forethought, reflection, and honesty.In an interview, prepare a specific answer to the question "How would you describe yourself?" at a networking event.When looking for a date, be specific.
Step 1: Practice answering "How would you describe yourself?"
Prepare a great answer to this question, because you will almost always be asked it during an interview.The more time you spend practicing how to concisely highlight your positive qualities, the more confident you will sound in the interview.You can work with a mock interviewer at your university career center if you practice answering this question.You should aim to answer the question in a few sentences.You can find many lists of recommended answers to this question online, but always put your answer in your own words.
Step 2: Determine the terms that define your key attributes.
In the weeks or days leading up to the interview, come up with a list of essential characteristics about yourself, and then use those in your response.In some cases, an interviewer may ask you to "describe yourself in 3 words" or something similar.In this case, draw from your best options.
Step 3: You should research the company and adjust your answer accordingly.
The culture and personality of each company is unique.Defining the attributes that reflect the company's values shows interest and foresight.If you are applying for a position at a tech start-up, you should mention that you have a passion for working together to find innovative solutions, such as when I simplified our billing procedures by leading a team made up of IT and accounts payable staff.Each answer should be unique to that interview.
Step 4: Tailor your response to the position that you're researching.
The job description needs to be studied for details about what the job entails.Discuss your interest in performing those job duties, as well as your proven ability to do so.If you are applying for a management position, you may want to describe yourself in terms of leadership strategies you've implemented at a similar company.I am the director of sales at my company.I implemented new software to track our sales success and I am currently assisting four associates.They are very pleased with my organizational skills and have recently given me all office ordering responsibilities.
Step 5: Concrete examples of actions that support the description are provided.
It doesn't mean much if you say you are highly organized.If you talk about a specific time when you were tasked with organizing a large conference of top executives, you will make your abilities more tangible.Unless you have to answer the question in only 3 words, use terms like "passionate" and "results-oriented" as gateways to the specific examples you can quickly provide.The first and second sentences of your answer should start with "I am" and "For example."
Step 6: Positive, confident, and concise is how you should be.
Don't criticize yourself or bring up negative qualities if you want to discuss your accomplishments and great qualities.It shows confidence to detail your accomplishments and positive attributes because they are relevant to the discussion.Talking about your accomplishments without regard for the conversation shows arrogance.Provide one example illustrating how your attributes were beneficial in a specific situation and highlight a few points about yourself during your answer.I helped repair a rift between our sales and service teams.
Step 7: Before the event begins, establish a networking goal.
Networking events can be used to connect with people in your industry or in an industry you want to enter.If you want to build relationships with others in similar roles in your industry, your introduction and interactions may be different from those of a jobseeker.If you want to build relationships with peers, you should describe your experiences in the field.If you want to get a job at that company, connect your experiences to your desire to work there.It's a good idea to give your description in the form of an elevator pitch, which will take 30 seconds to deliver.
Step 8: Key messages to include in your elevator pitch.
The summaries of the elevator pitches should describe who you are and what you do.The summaries show the most important things about you.Questions to ask while developing your key messages are: Who am I?What organizations do I work for?What do I help my organization do?I work with businesses to hone their launch strategies.
Step 9: Use your passions and goals as the basis of your pitch.
Answering basic questions like "Who am I?" will help you identify what you value.This knowledge can be used to organize your answers into short summaries.It is a great opportunity because I get to review local art openings.I am an office administrator at a small-business non-profit.I offer support to new businesses.
Step 10: It's a good idea to practice your elevator pitch.
Everyone else at the networking event knows you have been practicing your elevator pitch.It should not sound robotic or emotionless.You don't want to be fumbling around for the right words.If you want to inject some personality into your pitch, make subtle variations to it so you can do it as you please.A basic pitch might be: "Hello!It is nice to meet you.I have 7 years of experience in solving business problems with data-driven solutions.I provide this for our executive staff because I am enthusiastic about doing strategic evaluation of data analysis.I want to build on my expertise.I will call you next week to discuss any upcoming opportunities on your team.
Step 11: You should listen for the right time to deliver your pitch.
Unless you are in an elevator and are pressed for time, try asking the other person a question.This helps put the other person at ease, and it also gives you a quick means of learning more about them, their interests and their needs.You can create a meaningful exchange by asking Jon what he thinks of the new Data Analytics software.You can listen to another person's key messages and assess if you can offer input or fill a need.If the other person says something, make subtle adjustments to your elevator pitch.It's important to listen and reply to feedback in order to form good business relationships.
Step 12: Tell the truth without going into detail.
Don't tell lies or exaggerates in order to avoid future problems.If you claim to look like a celebrity or model in your online profile, be careful.Refer to yourself as "mid-40s" if you are 45.I love salsa dancing, rock climbing, and tasting new whiskeys and I am in my mid-40s."I'm a 35-year-old mother of a hilarious 5 year old and I have children of my own."
Step 13: Mention unique qualities and specific examples.
"Fun-loving" or "cheerful" aren't descriptions that make you stand out.Try to give examples.If you enjoy traveling, talk about where you last went and why you would go back, instead of saying, "I love travelling."If you're an art lover, you should talk about the type of art you like and the artist retrospective you attended.
Step 14: Use positive language and focus on what you like.
This is not the time for self-criticism or embarrassment.When describing yourself, remember to include things you like about yourself and the world.While you should provide examples and specifics to build on them, use terms like "thoughtful," "funny," and "spontaneous" instead of "quiet" or "modest."You can stand out from the crowd with a little humor.You seem more accessible and down-to-earth with humor.I am 34 years old, blonde-haired, near-sighted, and love using dashes when I write.
Step 15: Talk about what you value most without being closed minded.
Talking about the things you value allows people to understand where you come from, even if they have strong opinions on politics or religion.Talking or writing about your education or family can give people a better idea of who you are.Mention that you are passionate about making the world safer and happier for all children when discussing your views on gun control and vaccinations.