Self introduction
一、Strategies for self introduction in an interview
- 1、 Unique (独特性) 自我简介内容一定要具有自己独特的个性，将自己最优秀、最耀眼的一面展现出来，且具有说服力；
- 2、 Arousing (引起注意) 自我简介内容必须与众不同，能让主考官一听便有一种耳目一新的感觉，避免大众化，例如 My hobbies are reading, singing and so on and so forth. 诸如此类的考官具有免疫效益了，即便要谈也要有breath (广度) and depth (深度)；
- 3、 Neat (简洁) 语言使用清楚，逻辑清晰、有条理，切不可东说一个西说一个；
二、Self introduction samples and useful words, expressions and sentences
涉及范围：自我简单介绍（如名字、来自哪里等）、个性、爱好等，此外为了丰富self-introduction的内容，可以涉及更广泛的内容，包括自己的家乡、家庭、理想、将来的目标（学业计划和职业计划）
1、关于自我简介一开始的名字介绍：
Some examples
I'm Sam from ...Secondary school. As what my name indicates, S stands for sports, A stands for art and M stands for music, I'm quite fond of these three aspects.
I'm Jean from Hangzhou China. And I got this name form the heroin in the world renowned novel "Jean Eyre". The reason why I choose this name as my English name is that just like Jean, I'm a straightforward, enthusiastic and pure girl. Jean is rich in mind and sensitive in heart despite her mediocre appearance. And I always take her as my model, never ceasing improving myself and remaining strong in spite of various obstacles.
2、关于自己的个性：
Useful words and expressions to describe your characters
Outgoing, enthusiastic, extroverted/introverted, hardworking/industrious/diligent, capable, ambitious, aspiring, cooperative, dedicated, energetic, dynamic, analytical, contemplative, efficient, creative, responsible, honest/loyal, hospitable, independent, purposeful, reliable, self-conscious, motivated, persevering, practical, realistic, strong-willed, tireless, humorous, open-minded, adaptable, straightforward, optimistic, talkative, humorous, determined ... ...
避免使用 I'm + 形容词 的句式，且西方人重逻辑和论证，谈到自己的Personality时，use examples to illustrate them in a more specific manner.
这里选取几个相对比较重要的词语作为例子
I'm often described as an outgoing person by my friends because I get on well with my classmates and teachers. Possessing such a character, I make a lot of good friends who've told me that they feel comfortable when running shoulders with me.
I always consider myself as an enthusiastic and ambitious person. I'm passionate about life and ready to embrace all kinds of challenges along my road towards success. And I've set a goal for myself of being an engineer in the future and I'll put all my energy in achieving the objective.
I'm creative and filled up with energy, never losing passion in my life. Creativity or innovation holds a prominent position in the 21st century and serves as a core of success. Therefore, now and then, I will take an active part in activities related to scientific invention and games like brainstorm so as to sharpen my thinking skills.
I believe I hold the character of adaptability. In my eyes, I'm able to get accustomed to a new environment more quickly than others. A new environment will give a brand new picture of life and more challenges will surely emerge, which can improve your ability when coping with something you're not so familiar with.
3、 Hobbies
Useful words and expressions
I do lots of reading in my leisure time and that really interests me. I read a fairly wide range of subjects, including fictions, newspaper and literary works. You know, reading has broadened my horizons and makes me get a better and deeper understanding of the world. The philosophical views contained in all kinds of books keep pushing me forward and shape me into a stronger and more perseverant person.
I also show great interest in travelling. My dream is some day in the future I can do a worldwide voyage, experiencing different life styles for myself. At the moment, I would, sometimes, go hiking in a small mountain in my hometown, or make a short distance trip near my city. All these have widened my views and tested my wills, which will do a great favor in the future. A good understanding of other cultures will make you more open-minded.
More examples
Music, stamp collection, play IQ games, movies, sports and so on.
4、关于Hometown and Family
可以简单的介绍下自己的家乡和家庭，以丰富self introduction的内容
Hometown
角度：climate, local products, people, custom and so on and so forth
Eg I'm from Hangzhou, a beautiful city in southeast china, well-known to the whole world. In china, we have a very famous saying, "In paradise there's a heaven and on earth there are Suzhou and Hangzhou." Suzhou is another place as famous as Hangzhou for its fascinating scenery. I hope one day you can pay a visit to my hometown and Hangzhou people are very hospitable and willing to give you a wonderful host.
Useful words and expressions to describe a place
Well preserved sites
Range upon range of mountains
Scenery of exceptional charm
Of antique beauty
Majestic/splendid/glorious/gorgeous/spectacular
Picturesque/ poetic view
Men of letters
Completely relaxed and delighted
Colorful/a blaze of bright colors...
- 5、 关于理想和自己将来的计划 （future plans）
关于自己的future plans, 应该从几个方面有条理的阐述
Eg (从 study, life and leisure time三个角度来说)
Everyone should have his own dream and shoot for higher achievement in his full blast. As for me, I want to be a teacher and I am running after my dream. To realize my dream, I have to try my best from now on!
In study, I should spare no efforts to conquer the difficulty I meet with during my study. In my life, I will keep a positive attitude whenever difficulties fall upon me. In my leisure time, I plan to do a lot more reading to acquire as much knowledge as possible and do regular exercise to keep fit all the time.
1）座右铭极其含义（使用国外励志名言）
1. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart.
世界上对勇气的最大考验是忍受失败而不丧失信心。
2. A man's best friends are his ten fingers.
人最好的朋友是自己的十个手指。
3. Only they who fulfill their duties in everyday matters will fulfill them on great occasions.
只有在日常生活中尽责的人才会在重大时刻尽责。
4. The shortest way to do many things is to only one thing at a time.
做许多事情的捷径就是一次只做一件一件事。
5. One never loses anything by politeness.
讲礼貌不吃亏。
6. There's only one corner of the universe you can be sure of improving, and that's your own self.
这个宇宙中只有一个角落你肯定可以改进，那就是你自己。
7. The world is like a mirror: Frown at it and it frowns at you; smile, and it smiles too.
世界犹如一面镜子：朝它皱眉它就朝你皱眉，朝它微笑它也吵你微笑。
8. Death comes to all, but great achievements raise a monument which shall endure until the sun grows old.
死亡无人能免，但非凡的成就会树起一座纪念碑，它将一直立到太阳冷却之时。
9. The reason why a great man is great is that he resolves to be a great man.
伟人之所以伟大，是因为他立志要成为伟大的人。
10. Suffering is the most powerful teacher of life.
苦难是人生最伟大的老师。
2）学习的榜样（国外名人名事）
Examples (可以简单应用)
贝克汉姆：从"赌局"中领悟父亲的良苦用心
有谁统计过，贝克汉姆在球场上到底吸引过多少人的目光？每当这位世界顶级球星的身影出现在球场，无数的尖叫声立刻响遍全场，相机快门也闪个不停。小贝从3岁就开始踢球，尽管那时还是"玩"球多于"练"球，但父亲一直苦心培训他，顽皮的他渐渐奠定了对足球事业的热爱。
上小学时，小贝跟父亲之间甚至还约定了一个常规"赌局"：如果小贝能站在禁区边不助跑射门，每次把球踢中门柱，就能从父亲那儿赚到50个便士。总是赢到零花钱的小贝很开心，直到长大成人后他才明白了父亲的良苦用心。
曼德拉：从小就追求正义和理想
曼德拉是南非第一位黑人总统，他同南非种族隔离制度进行了几十年不屈不挠的斗争，赢得了全世界人的支持和喝彩。因此，有人说，曼德拉已经成为一个时代的象征。曼德拉的反抗精神、对正义和理想的追求在童年时期就已初露端倪。
曼德拉出生在一个小村庄，9岁那年父亲就去世了。从小曼德拉就经常目睹当地大酋长在解决部落争端过程中被白人政府的法律所约束，他逐渐萌发了寻求正义和平等的理想。年纪更大一些后，他多次领导同学抗议学校的白人法规，甚至因领导学生运动而被除名。在一次次的"斗争"中，曼德拉逐渐立下志愿：要为南非的每一个黑人寻求真正的公正。
莫扎特：一个天资聪慧的神童
莫扎特被公认为音乐史上的神童，他很早就显露出了在音乐方面的非凡天赋和卓绝才能。从莫扎特的童年中，你能看到一个孩子对待音乐的积极心态，对艺术事业的执著追求。虽然不能人人皆为天才，但对广大孩子来说，"神童莫扎特"绝对是具有传奇色彩、又值得学习的好榜样。
小时候，莫扎特常常走到钢琴前面，按着琴键细听，并努力弹出他曾经听到过的音乐。一次，莫扎特的父亲和朋友一起回家，看到4岁的莫扎特正坐在桌旁写东西。父亲问他在干什么，莫扎特说他正在写钢琴协奏曲。父亲把五线谱纸拿过来一看，激动得流出了眼泪，他对朋友说："你看，他写的这些又正确又富有意义啊！"天资加上勤奋和用心，这就是神童莫扎特！
卡莉·菲奥里纳：从母亲那里受益匪浅
惠普前任女掌门卡莉。菲奥里纳曾是男性主导的硅谷中最亮丽的一道风景。精明强干、坚忍不拔的卡莉曾两度荣登《财富》"最有权威的女企业家"榜首，吸引了全世界的目光。卡莉从小就受母亲影响，从母亲那里学到了坚强、博学和热爱生活，并受益一生。
卡莉出生于美国得州一个带有欧洲血统的家庭。父亲是联邦法院的法官，母亲则是一位艺术家。在童年的卡莉心中，母亲一直是她最崇敬的人。母亲热爱生活，教卡莉做人的道理，使卡莉的潜能得到最大的发挥。卡莉童年时代随父母游历了不少国家，不仅开拓了眼界，更培养了思考问题的广度和深度，这对她成为一个有勇气、有魄力、自信并热爱生活的人也不无影响。
Choose some of these stories and find more in this respect. Give a brief interpretation of the story and put forward your own opinion.
We take David Beckham as an example. He's fond of football very much and devotes his lifetime to the game. I learn from him that I should do whatever I can to stick to my dream and embrace all the hardships ahead alongside my way towards success. So I always consider him as my model and his life experience reminds me of my dream.
Self introduction的注意事项
一般面试最先的内容便是自我介绍，因此留下很好的第一印象非常重要，主要注意事项如下：
- 1、 Confidence
- 2、 Sincerity
- 3、 Initiative
- 4、 Brevity
- 5、 Eye contact