1. Strong Self-Introduction Matters
- Create first impression
- Set the tone for the entire interview
- Convey your suitability for the role
- Differentiate from others
2. Key Elements
Clarity and StructureOrganise your introduction with a clear beginning, middle and end
Engaging Storytelling
Weave your experiences into an engaging narrative to captivate the audience
Relevance
Focus on sharing information that is relevant to the opportunity
Authenticity
Be genuine and true to yourself, allowing your personality to shine through
3. Three-step Approach
- Understand your audience
- Understand the needs and interests of your audience
- Highlight relevant skills and achievements
- Select strengths, values or skills that resonate with your audience
- Align your strengths with the scholarship criteria
- Ensure your application reflects the values of the scholarship provider
- Story to support
- Select a story that highlights your volunteering, personal interests, and life and work experiences.
- Make yourself stand out to showcase your value, passion, strengths and skills
- Pay attention to teamwork and communications
- Exhibit confidence in your responses
- Be mindful of non-verbal communications such as eye contact and body language
- Demonstrate your uniqueness through the values, qualities and experiences that set you apart from others