Introducing yourself at an interview in English
Everyday English for introducing yourself at an interview. Key line: “Hi, I'm Lin. Can I start with a quick intro?”
Full script
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Polite way to begin
A polite start sounds natural
Use for past team experience
Good for talking about experience
Use to talk about a strength
Short and clear for strengths
Use to describe your personality
Common for describing yourself
Quick answers
Opening: what to say in English
Say “Can I start with a quick intro?” — polite way to begin. A polite start sounds natural.
Experience: what to say in English
Say “I've worked on small team projects.” — use for past team experience. Good for talking about experience.
Strength: what to say in English
Say “I like solving problems.” — use to talk about a strength. Short and clear for strengths.
Personality: what to say in English
Say “My friends would describe me as calm and curious.” — use to describe your personality. Common for describing yourself.