The self-presentation is part of every job interview.
Which points should definitely be included and how you can convince every HR manager with your appearance.
“Tell us something about yourself!” With this sentence, applicants begin the part of the interview in which they introduce themselves to the company.
If you want to leave a positive impression, you should consider the following points:
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Self-presentation - that's what it's about
No job interview can do without self-presentation.
It is very important to HR managers
and future supervisors, because this is where
they experience the job candidate personally for the first time
.
Now it becomes clear: does the applicant seem self-confident or rather insecure?
Does the applicant's skills and competencies match the advertised position?
And do contradictions arise?
Many applicants fear this part of the interview.
But do not worry: a self-presentation is
not a lecture, but only serves as an introduction
to give a first impression.
However, as speaking time is limited, candidates must get to the heart of the matter and use the opportunity to promote their own cause.
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Self-presentation in the interview - now it's time for applicants: convince!
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Self-presentation: These points belong in
The self-presentation is part of the general round of introductions
at the beginning of a job interview and takes place either before or after the company presentation.
It takes
no longer than 3-5 minutes
and should contain the most important facts about the applicant and his / her career.
However, additional information is also desired, which the interviewees are not yet familiar with from the application documents.
The experts at
karrierebibel.de
recommend addressing the following content-related points:
Personal details:
name, age, origin / place of residence
Education:
apprenticeship, degree, highest educational qualification
Professional career:
previous professional experience
Internships, additional qualifications:
possibly certificates, international experience
Hobbies, interests, soft skills
Motivation:
Why did you apply for the position?
By the way, these words are taboo for self-presentation.
Be confident - without modesty
The most important thing about self-presentation: stay
authentic
!
“It is immediately noticeable when someone is acting and the overall picture is not right,” reveals career advisor Bianca Stuellen in an interview with
welt.de.
A
confident, not too brash appearance
is still important, even if you are naturally introverted.
For many applicants, modesty is interpreted as weakness or insecurity.
On the other hand, applicants can score points with an upright posture, a firm voice and an open interest in their interlocutor.
And there's a trick to get right at the
Welcome
to secure the sympathy of those present.
We reveal more here.
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HR managers reveal: This is what the perfect applicant looks like
HR managers reveal: This is what the perfect applicant looks like
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