Self-Introduction Strategies: Showcase Your Skills, Not Just Your Resume

March 15, 2025(Last edited on: March 16, 2025)

Just as you need to tailor your resume based on the JD, the self-introduction should also be aligned with the JD.

However, a self-introduction should not repeat your resume; instead, it should incorporate your personal stories and achievements.

As a senior once told me a long time ago: Everyone loves listening to stories.

A self-introduction is essentially a short story about yourself.

No matter if it is a group interview or a one-on-one interview, it typically starts with a 1-3 minute self-introduction, like:

Please introduce yourself / Please tell me about yourself.

For this question, interviewers mainly want to know:

1. Your communication skills
2. Your fit with the company and the role

For me, self-introduction includes three elements:

1. Basic information about myself
2. Hard skills align with this position
3. Soft skills align with this position

Here is an example of Global SEO Manager in an actual example

• Hard Skills: SEO Strategy & Execution, Technical SEO
• Soft Skills: Stakeholder Management, Cross-team Collaboration, Vendor management.

So as an entry-level candidate, I will introduce myself like this:

Hi, my name is XXX, and now I am a master student at XXX university, majored in XXX.

As part of my coursework in digital marketing analytics, I worked with 5 classmates on an SEO case study where I used Semrush to conduct keywords research and optimize blog content for on-page SEO. By improving meta tags, headings and internal links, we simulated a 30% potential increase in organic traffic.

Additionally, I completed an internship at XYZ Company, where I assisted in SEO audits, indentifying technical issues such as broken linkd and slow-loading pages using Google Search Console.

Beyond hands-on experience, I recently completed Google Analytics certification to deepen my understanding of website performance metrics.

I am excited about this opportunity at Aircall and I would love to contribute my analytical mindset, SEO skills and eagerness to learn to help optimize your digital presence.

You may notice that this self-introduction does not fully cover the skills listed in the JD.

However, a well-crafted self-introduction is not just listing your qualifications; it's about telling a compelling story that highlights your strengths, potential, and passion for this role.

Next time, when you need to do a self-introduction, put your resume and the JD together and match them, use some examples to illustrate, and let your story make an impact.