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NETWORKING and Soft-Skills
Self-introduction in networking
How to make meaningful and effective introductions
Self-Introduction: The Key to Successful Networking
The secret lies in making a memorable impression and establishing a connection that makes people want to keep the conversation going. Here are a few simple yet powerful steps to help you master this art.
- Make a list of 10 points
Before attending an event, write down at least ten points that describe you as a professional and as a person.
For example:
For example:
- A leading expert in X with over 10 years of experience
- Initiator of the successful Y project, which brought our company 60% of its revenue during the COVID year
- I love solving complex problems with a creative approach
- Passionate about mountaineering (shows your drive to overcome challenges)
- Skilled at building teams that inspire each other
- Speaker at industry-specific conferences
- Author of a personal blog on topic X
- A storyteller with a knack for cool computer facts (and pretty savvy in IT 😉)
- Fluent in three languages
- Parenting like a project manager: deadlines, goals, and heart.
2. Pick the Highlights
Choose 3–5 points from your list that best highlight your strengths, showcase your uniqueness, and spark curiosity in your conversation partner.
For example, if you're a marketing professional who also runs charity projects, that’s definitely worth mentioning.
For example, if you're a marketing professional who also runs charity projects, that’s definitely worth mentioning.
3. Prepare Your Self-Introduction in Advance
Success starts with preparation. Your self-introduction should be clear and concise, lasting 30 seconds to 1 minute. Practice in front of a mirror or with friends.
Try a few variations to find the right balance between being informative and sounding natural.
Try a few variations to find the right balance between being informative and sounding natural.
4. Combine the Professional and the Personal
The professional part of your story is who you are and what you do.
Example:
“I lead the analytics department at Company X. I’m responsible for strategy development, which helped increase our clients’ profits by 20% in the past six months.”
The personal part adds a human touch. It shows you’re not just a professional, but also a real person.
Example:
“When I’m not at my computer, I love discovering great coffee spots and sharing my finds with friends.”
Example:
“I lead the analytics department at Company X. I’m responsible for strategy development, which helped increase our clients’ profits by 20% in the past six months.”
The personal part adds a human touch. It shows you’re not just a professional, but also a real person.
Example:
“When I’m not at my computer, I love discovering great coffee spots and sharing my finds with friends.”
Sample Self-Introductions
Good example: "Hi, I’m Ira. I work as a marketing specialist at Yandex.Education. My team recently launched a campaign that boosted student engagement by 30% in one of our key regions in just three months. I also organize annual charity marathons to raise funds for environmental projects. And I absolutely love jazz — I sing in small clubs with friends."
Not-so-good example: "Hey, I do marketing. We had some project recently… I mean, I do a lot of things. Oh, and I like to sing too."
Good example: "Hi, I’m Ira. I work as a marketing specialist at Yandex.Education. My team recently launched a campaign that boosted student engagement by 30% in one of our key regions in just three months. I also organize annual charity marathons to raise funds for environmental projects. And I absolutely love jazz — I sing in small clubs with friends."
Not-so-good example: "Hey, I do marketing. We had some project recently… I mean, I do a lot of things. Oh, and I like to sing too."
Conclusion
Self-introduction is a tool that opens doors to new opportunities. Be yourself — but the best version of yourself. Share what makes you interesting. Don’t be afraid to highlight your achievements and passions.
Most importantly, stay natural and sincere — because that’s what truly draws people in.
Self-introduction is a tool that opens doors to new opportunities. Be yourself — but the best version of yourself. Share what makes you interesting. Don’t be afraid to highlight your achievements and passions.
Most importantly, stay natural and sincere — because that’s what truly draws people in.
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Leonid Bugaev
is an expert in business communications, a corporate trainer, speaker, and conference moderator. He is the author of the books “Mobile Marketing”, “Mobile Networking” and "People Like Me: 99 Rules for Building Connections That Actually Matter."
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