Good morning. My name is [Your name], and I have just completed my B.Tech in Computer Science from [College name], [City]. During my degree I focused on Java and web development. For my final-year project, our team of four built a library management app with Spring Boot and MySQL, and I handled the backend and database design. I also completed a two-month internship at [Company], where I fixed bugs in their customer portal. I enjoy breaking down a problem before I write code. I applied for this developer role because it uses the same stack, and I want to grow in a team that builds real products.
Interview prep
Self introduction for interview
A self introduction for an interview is a 60 to 90 second answer that tells the interviewer who you are, what you studied, what you have done and why you applied. Freshers should keep a simple order: greeting and name, education, one or two skills or projects, one strength with proof, and why this role.
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Self introduction for interview: sample answers by degree
B.Tech / BE
Good afternoon. I am [Your name], a mechanical engineering graduate from [College name]. I am trained in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, and in my final year I designed a low-cost fixture for drilling brackets, which cut setup time in our college workshop. I did a one-month in-plant training at [Company] on the assembly line, where I learned how quality checks work on the shop floor. I am practical, careful with measurements, and comfortable working in shifts. I want to start as a graduate engineer trainee in production, and your plant is where I can learn that properly.
B.Com
Good morning. My name is [Your name]. I completed my B.Com from [College name] with [percentage or CGPA]. I have working knowledge of Tally and Excel, and during a three-month internship at a CA firm I helped prepare GST working files and reconcile bank statements for small clients. I am careful with numbers and I like finishing work on time. I am applying for this accounts executive role because I want to build a career in finance, starting with strong basics in bookkeeping and compliance.
Hello, I am [Your name], a B.Com graduate from [College name], [City]. I speak English, Hindi and [regional language], and I enjoy talking to people. In college I led sponsorships for our annual fest and raised [amount] from local businesses, which taught me how to pitch and follow up. I have a basic understanding of banking products from my coursework and an internship at [Bank or company]. I am applying for this relationship role because I want a customer-facing career in banking.
B.Sc
Good morning. I am [Your name], and I have completed my B.Sc in Computer Science from [College name]. I am comfortable with Python, SQL, and Windows and Linux basics. In my final year I built a small attendance system using Python and SQLite, and I helped our college lab set up and troubleshoot systems before exams. I am patient when explaining technical things to non-technical people. I would like to start in this IT support role and grow into system administration.
Good morning. My name is [Your name], and I have completed my B.Sc in Chemistry from [College name]. I am trained in titration, pH measurement and basic instrumental analysis, and I follow lab safety and documentation carefully. During a summer training at [Company] I recorded test results for raw material samples. I am methodical and pay attention to small details. I am applying for this QC chemist role because I want to work where accuracy directly affects product quality.
MBA
Good morning. I am [Your name]. I hold a B.Com from [College name] and have just completed my MBA in Marketing from [Institute name]. In my summer internship at [Company], I analysed sales by district and suggested shifting promotions to two districts that were growing faster, which the team adopted. I am comfortable with Excel, basic Power BI and running social media campaigns. I enjoy turning numbers into decisions. I applied for this marketing role because your brand is growing in smaller cities, which is where my internship work was.
Hello, I am [Your name], an MBA graduate in Human Resources from [Institute name], with a BBA from [College name]. During my internship at [Company], I coordinated campus interviews for over [number] candidates and helped with onboarding paperwork. I am organised, I keep information confidential, and I like helping people settle into a new place. I want to begin my HR career in talent acquisition, and this role gives me exactly that.
Experienced
Good morning. I am [Your name]. I graduated in BBA from [College name] and have worked for two years as a customer support executive at [Company], handling calls and emails for an e-commerce client. I was rated among the top performers in my team for quality scores, and I trained new joiners on our refund process. I now want to move into operations, where I can fix the process problems I saw from the customer side every day.
Hello, I am [Your name], a software developer with three years of experience at [Company]. I work mainly in Java and Spring Boot on payment services, and last year I led the migration of our reporting module, which reduced report generation time significantly. Before that I completed my B.Tech from [College name]. I am applying because I want to work on larger-scale systems, and your team's work on [product or platform] is a good fit for the next step in my career.
Do's and don'ts
| Do | Don't |
|---|---|
| Start with a greeting and your full name, then your latest degree and college. | Recite your resume line by line, including 10th and 12th marks. |
| Pick one or two projects, internships or achievements and say what you did in each. | Start with your family background unless you are asked about it. |
| Match one strength to the job and back it with a short example. | List adjectives such as "hardworking, honest and dedicated" without proof. |
| End with why you applied for this role, in one sentence. | Mention salary, notice period or leave plans here. |
| Practise until it takes 60 to 90 seconds and sounds natural, not memorised. | Speak for three minutes or copy a sample word for word. |
How to give a self introduction in an interview
Greet the panel and say your name: "Good morning. My name is Priya Sharma."
Give your education in one line: degree, specialisation, college and city.
Add one or two proofs: a project, internship, certification or responsibility, and what you did in it.
Name one strength that the job needs and connect it to your example.
Close with why you are here: "I applied for this role because…", then stop and let the interviewer lead.
What not to say in a self introduction
- Repeating everything on the resume the interviewer is already holding.
- Giving a long family history: parents' jobs, siblings and native place, when nobody asked.
- Saying "I am a quick learner" without one example that shows it.
- Rushing through a memorised script and freezing when interrupted.
- Ending without saying why you want this particular job.
How to start a self introduction in an interview
Start with a greeting and your name, then go straight to your education: "Good morning. My name is Rahul Verma, and I have just completed my B.Tech in Electronics from VIT, Vellore." Avoid openings such as "Myself Rahul" or "I am going to tell you about myself". A clear first sentence sets a confident tone for the rest of the interview.
Is self introduction the same as "tell me about yourself"?
They are close. "Introduce yourself" asks for the basic facts: who you are, what you studied, what you have done. "Tell me about yourself" is usually treated as a short pitch for the job. In most Indian interviews the same 60 to 90 second answer works for both. See tell me about yourself for the pitch version, and describe yourself in one word for the follow-up interviewers often ask next.
How to write a self introduction before you practise it
Write five short lines, one for each step above, using your own details. Read it aloud and time it. Cut anything that is already obvious from your resume, and replace any adjective with a fact. Then practise it aloud a few times without the paper, so it sounds like you talking, not reading.
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Questions freshers ask
About 60 to 90 seconds, which is roughly 150 to 200 words. That is long enough to cover your education, one or two achievements and why you applied, and short enough to keep the interviewer listening.
Usually not. Interviewers want to know about your education, skills and goals. If they ask about your family, answer briefly and positively in one or two sentences.
Only if a hobby adds something relevant, such as running a coding club, playing a team sport or writing a blog. One line is enough. Be ready for follow-up questions on anything you mention.
If the interview is in English, introduce yourself in English, even in simple sentences. Some interviews for roles that do not need English allow Hindi or a regional language; follow the interviewer's lead.
Use your final-year project, college responsibilities, certifications, part-time work or competitions as proof. What matters is that you say what you did and what you learned, not where you did it.