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Your 30 second introduction, sometimes called your “30 second commercial”, is an important
marketing tool during your job search. It’s a good idea to develop several different
versions and use them as you introduce yourself to new people or when you call employers
directly.
Information to include:
Your name
What you're studying
Type of job you're seeking
Your skills and strengths
Background or accomplishments
Example:
Hello. My name is __________. I’m about to graduate from Edmonds College with a degree/certificate
in __________. I’m looking for a job using my strengths in __________ and __________.
Before returning to school, my background was __________ (describe your earlier work/volunteer
experience). Optional, but recommended: include your accomplishments from school or
work.
Hello. My name is Jane Smith. In June I’ll be graduating from Edmonds College with
an Associate of Technical Arts degree in Paralegal. I’m looking for a position as
a document clerk or paralegal. My background includes five years of varied office
experience. I’m an excellent writer and also extremely well organized. At my previous
job my coworkers often sought my advice about how to rewrite their documents.
My name is John Smith. I’m currently a student at Edmonds College. I’m seeking an
internship in accounting. I’ve gotten A’s in all of my accounting classes. Before
starting college I worked in an office environment and learned some basic accounting
techniques. I’ve always been good at numbers and analytical thinking, and discovered
I was a natural when it came to accounting.
