Everyone knows how to introduce themselves, right? It's just like those name tags organizers pass out at networking events, "Hello, my name is…" Unfortunately, a lot of job seekers have a tough time getting beyond that very basic introduction. Sure, they can chat about where they grew up or their favorite book or movie, but when it comes time to say something smart and relevant about their job search interests, it gets a little tricky.
大家都知道怎么做自我介绍吗?大多时候我们都像是给自己贴上宣传标签，“你好，我叫……”，悲剧的是，大部分求职者都很难跳出这个基本的框框。当然，他们可以介绍自己来自哪里，或者喜欢的书籍或电影。但当要他们表现一番，谈谈工作见地时，一切又好像变得复杂起来。
Do you have a pitch about you, your skills, and accomplishments ready to use the next time someone asks what you're looking for? While conventional wisdom used to dictate you prepare a two-minute "elevator pitch," most elevator rides don't last two minutes, and most people's attention spans certainly don't.
下次面试官问你想做什么的时候，你能对自己的特长和成就对答如流么?一般情况下你都需要准备一个两分钟的“电梯游说”(小编注：电梯游说又叫电梯法则，即假设你在电梯里，只有30秒的时间来向一位关系公司前途的大客户推广产品且必须成功)。 但实际上正如电梯行驶不超过两分钟一样，人的注意力也持续不了这么久。
Instead of the two-minute pitch, you should think about how to share relevant information about yourself quickly and succinctly so your target audience doesn't have time to start mentally planning out their grocery shopping list while they're waiting for you to stop talking about yourself.If you can't introduce yourself to a potential contact in 30 seconds or less, you may miss some important opportunities to impress someone important.
与其准备两分钟的自我介绍，你不如好好想想怎么在更短的时间内成功推销自己，这样才不至于使你的听众一边无聊地想着购物清单一边不耐烦地等你结束自我介绍。如果你无法在30秒或更短时间内做完自我介绍，那么你将失去给别人留下深刻印象的机会。
To create an impressive pitch, know the answers to the following questions:
要做一个让人眼前一亮的自我介绍，先回答以下问题吧：
1. What is your goal or objective?
1.你的目标是什么?
2. What do you offer? Identify the skills and accomplishments that make you stand out from other people in your industry.
2.你有什么与众不同之处?列举那些能让你脱颖而出的技能和成就。
3. What do you do? Include information about your goal or objective as it relates to your target audience.
3.你能做什么?谈些让你的听众感兴趣的抱负或目标。
4. What problems do you solve? Every job description stems from a company's problem or specific need. Make sure you know how your contributions will make a difference for the organizations you target.
4.你能解决什么问题?每个工作岗位都是为公司的特定需求而设立的。一定要知道你能为面试公司做些什么。
5. What results do you create? Think about your accomplishments in your current or past positions.
5.你取得过哪些成绩?想想你在现在或过去的工作岗位上所取得的成果。
