Learning Guide
How to Introduce Yourself in a Job Interview (in English)
'Tell me about yourself' — interview-এর প্রথম প্রশ্ন, আর প্রথম impression। ভালো খবর: এটার একটা fixed formula আছে।
This guide gives you the formula, a model answer you can adapt, the 3 most common mistakes, and a drill to rehearse before the day.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-12
Short answer
Formula (60–90 seconds): Present — who you are now (1 line). Past — one relevant experience or achievement (2–3 lines). Future — why this role, what you'll bring (2 lines). End with confidence, not an apology.
The 3-part structure
- Present: 'I'm a final-year CSE student at RUET, and I've spent the last year building web projects.'
- Past: 'For my final project, I built…' — one concrete example with a result.
- Future: 'I'm excited about this role because… and I can contribute…'
Model answer (adapt it, don't memorise it)
'I'm Rahat, a BBA graduate from National University. During my studies I led a 4-person team for our marketing project, where we surveyed 100 shops in Mirpur — that taught me to talk to strangers and present findings clearly. I'm excited about this sales role because it rewards exactly that, and I learn systems fast.'
Notice: specific numbers, one story, forward-looking end. Write yours with your own facts.
3 mistakes to avoid
- Life story from childhood — start from your present, not class 5.
- 'Sir, my English is not good' — never apologise for English in an English interview.
- Memorised paragraph recited at speed — interviewers hear it instantly. Speak from bullet points, not a script.
Quick exercises
- নিজের version-টা ৫টা bullet point-এ লিখুন (full sentence নয়)।
- টাইমার দিয়ে ৯০ সেকেন্ডে বলুন — ৩ বার।
Speaking drill
Partner drill: partner শুধু শুনবে আর ২টা follow-up প্রশ্ন করবে ('What was your role exactly?')। Follow-up-এর উত্তর দেওয়াই আসল interview skill।
Words from this lesson
- graduate — স্নাতক
- experience — অভিজ্ঞতা
- contribute — অবদান রাখা
- achievement — অর্জন
- role — ভূমিকা / পদ
Practice this topic now
পড়া শেষ — এবার বলার পালা। একজন real partner-এর সাথে এই topic-টা নিয়ে ১০ মিনিট কথা বলুন।
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