Make it clear and concise. Challenge yourself to edit the statement so you can present yourself in under a minute. It’s best to develop a short (10-second) version for conversational introductions as well as a longer (1-minute) version for interviews.

Always relate your statement to the person with whom you are speaking. Focus on the firm, the industry, or the position you are seeking.

Speak in the present tense. Place both yourself and your profession in the present, i.e. "I am a marketing professional with three years’ experience in the ICT industry."

State your interests clearly. "I am interested in working for Company XYZ because it is a leader in wireless technology." "I am interested in brand management based on my experience in advertising and market research."

State your expertise and unique strengths. Articulate those individual qualities that differentiate you from others in your field. "I speak Sinhala, Tamil and English fluently and plan to use my language skills in community projects." "I have managed projects involving Internet security. One resulted in an international education award." "I have experience in database design for the financial services industry.”

Include names of organizations for which you have worked, honors or scholarships you received, schools attended, etc. if they serve to distinguish you. "I am a graduate of the top-ranked ICT Engineering program at the University of Colombo." "I worked with 3M in research…"

Summarize the types of organizations or environments in which you have employed your talents, large businesses, emerging companies, etc. You may also mention other types of activities, such as teaching, participation on the board of a business or non-profit, or leadership in a professional association. "I have worked with large firms like Millennium IT , as well as a small, family-owned business." "I really enjoy cross-functional team environments. At e fusion I consulted with 6 different business units during a successful ERP system consolidation."