Whether at a meeting, an interview, a phone call or a professional event, knowing how to present yourself clearly and naturally in English is an essential skill. It helps you to make a good impression, create a professional bond and become more fluent. Find out how to structure your presentation simply, professionally and effectively. Follow these 5 steps.
1. Start with a greeting
"Hello, my name is..."
"Hi, I'm..."
"Good morning, I'm..."
"Hello, my name is [first name + surname]".
Council adapt your tone to the situation. "Hi is more informal than "Hello or "Good morning.
2. Indicate your position/function
"I work as a [job title]" / "I am a [job title]".
"I work as [position].
"I am [position] ."
Examples
"I work as a software engineer.
"I'm a receptionist."
3. Specify where you work
at + company → "I work at Orange.
"I work at Orange.
in + domain/place → "I work in finance. / "I work in Lyon."
"I work in finance / in Lyon.
4. Briefly describe your tasks
"I'm in charge of..." / "I mainly deal with..."
"I am responsible for..."
"I mainly deal with..."
Examples
"I'm in charge of customer communication and brand strategy.
"I mainly deal with product development and user testing.
"I manage a small team of developers.
Council Use simple action verbs that non-native speakers can understand.
5. Add a personal touch (optional)
"I've been working here for 2 years."
"I like team work.
"I've been working here for 2 years.
"I like teamwork.
Examples
"I've been with the company for 5 years.
"I really enjoy working in an international environment.
"Outside of work, I'm passionate about photography.
Council Choose a simple phrase that you can say without hesitation. This creates a bond and humanises the relationship, especially on first contact.
Example of a complete presentation
"Good morning, I'm Emma Richard, HR Business Partner at Bluewave. I'm in charge of recruitment and talent development for the French market. I've been with the company for almost three years, and I love working in a multicultural environment."
