ntroducing yourself well sets the stage for a professional conversation, whether that’s at a networking event, with a colleague or at the beginning of an interview. One tool many people use to make introductions simple and effective is the elevator pitch.
Continue Reading-
How to Introduce Yourself to a new client or project interview
To help you navigate the process, let’s start by identifying best practices when introducing yourself, followed by examples and tips.
Continue Reading -
27 Icebreaker Questions to Use When Meeting New People
Making conversation with strangers isn’t easy, whether you’re attending a networking event or kicking off a meeting with new people. While social interaction doesn’t come naturally to everyone, there are ways to make it easier. What are icebreaker questions? Icebreaker questions are thought-provoking questions you can use to encourage people to talk and get to […]
Continue Reading -
How to answer “Tell Me About Yourself” (Tips and Example Answers)
“Tell Me Something About Yourself” Tips Start by connecting personal strengths to supporting examples. Focus on details and outcomes you can quantify. Avoid summarizing your resume word for word. Mention past experiences and proven successes. Align your current job responsibilities to the role. Avoid mentioning personal information related to your marital status, children, political or […]
Continue Reading -
Become a Networking Expert in 7 Steps
How to network effectively Networking skills come easily to some, but this is rare. For most of us, they’re an acquired talent and require practice over time. And that practice is well worth the effort: the research consistently shows that internal referrals are the top source of hires, meaning those personal relationships can have significant payoffs. […]
Continue Reading