1. From Hello to Success: Effective Professional Introductions Teresa Evans, PhD Director, Office of Career Development

2. Sometimes you have LESS than 60 seconds to introduce yourself

3. A QUICK introduction is NOT your “elevator speech” (an elevator speech is longer)

4. When do you need a QUICK introduction?

5. At some networking events, you stand and give a quick introduction: NAME & JOB or BUSINESS

6. Or when presenting to executives, committees, you give a quick introduction: NAME, ROLE, DEPARTMENT & LOCATION

7. A quick introduction sounds easy, but often people… stumble, fumble & mumble

8. Don’t waste the opportunity to make a good impression

9. Remember the following guidelines when doing a QUICK introduction

10. Prepare What will you say? (think about what matters to this audience)

11. Practice Out loud

12. Practice in front of the mirror

13. Practice saying your introduction without filler words… I mean… Kinda… Uh… Like really… I guess… Um… Ya know… Sorta…

14. Communicate Self-Confidence If you don’t communicate self- confidence, then how can the audience be confident about what you say?

15. How can you communicate self-confidence?

16. Speak loudly, slowly & clearly enough to be heard and understood

17. Smile Smiling helps you look relaxed & communicates warmth and sincerity

18. Make eye contact If you don’t have time to look at everyone - pick a few key people

19. Stand up straight Shoulders back, head up, weight evenly distributed on both feet

20. If you’re seated Sit up straight, keep hands on the table & feet firmly on the ground

21. Shake hands firmly while making eye contact & smiling

22. Listen to the other person’s introduction and comments

23. Focus on the person you’re introducing yourself to

24. Give your business card if asked - or ask permission to give it (and receive theirs respectfully)

25. EXAMPLES

26. Follow these strategies to introduce yourself QUICKLY with confidence and clarity

27. Any Questions?