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Your 30 Second Introduction Speech

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Your 30 Second Introduction Speech

Creating a 30 second introduction about yourself can prove useful when meeting employers at recruiting events such as job fairs. Pauleen, a student assistant in the Career Center, outlines what to include in the intro and then role plays a full example.

Complete Script (49KB PDF opens in a new window)

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