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How to Give a Candid Self-Description

A candid self-description is necessary if you want to keep your audience's attention when you tell it about yourself. The description could be requested when at a job interview, or during an introduction of yourself prior to or after a performance, for example. Self-descriptions are also often necessary when making a video for a dating service. The audience to whom you are presenting will dictate the length of your presentation.

Instructions

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  Point out the major factors that have led to your personal development. Communicate them in a chronological order. Only point out the main facts so that the listener doesn't become bored.
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  Identify the stages in your life to help you present the important information in a chronological way. For example, divide your life into childhood, high school, college, the beginning of your career and then a career change.
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  Present the information in the most engaging way possible. This can vary according to your audience. For example, if you are presenting to children, communicate in a playful tone. In most cases, a room full of students would like you to mix in some humor. A room full of professionals may need you to stick to interesting facts.
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  Describe your strengths and weaknesses. Explain ways you can improve yourself. Talk about what you have and don't have that others do or don't posses.
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  Explain your goals. Discuss where you see yourself in the next five, 10, 15 and 20 years. Highlight how you plan on achieving those goals.

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