A frontend developer is responsible for creating the visible part of websites and applications using web languages like Javascript, HTML, CSS.
If you are a front-end developer, you can expect to get a chance for self-introduction at many social gatherings, especially at interviews.
A developer job interview usually starts with, “Tell us something about yourself.”
In such situations, it is crucial for you not to get caught off guard.
Instead, you must use this opportunity to let them know why they should hire you.
To properly achieve this, you must be prepared!
In this article, I’ll guide you through the Dos and Don’ts of introducing yourself professionally as a frontend developer.
The Do’s
1. Job relevance is important
If you go meet a hirer and introduce yourself by saying, “Good afternoon.
My name is Melanie and I like basketball”, you are most likely to not make a good impression.
Why? Because letting them know that you like basketball is highly irrelevant to your job and purpose of introduction.
Be clear in stating that you are a front-end developer and proficient in the use of Javascript or HTML etc.
2. Say more about your previous/current job
Telling the audience about your current job title is not enough.
For instance, you let them know that you are a junior front-end developer at XYZ company. It does not inform them of your contributions to that company or what duties were you assigned.
Try telling them about your responsibilities as a junior front-end developer at the company so that the audience is well aware of your experiences and level of responsibility at your job.
3. State what you bring to the table
This point is actually associated with the previous one.
As a front-end developer, you need to be aware of the answer to the following question: what problems can you solve for the audience?
By telling them what you can do for them, you are giving them a chance to explore your skill set and think of the various duties you can fulfill, even if you do not have previous experience.
It helps in building your value. More importantly, show them that you have many more things in mind that you look forward to learning.
This will indicate how you are ready to expand your horizons even further.
4. Keep it professional
When you introduce yourself as a front-end developer, you must keep in mind the component of professionalism.
You need to let the audience know of your credibility and value. For that, you should follow the tips listed below:
- Dress appropriately
- Go for a firm handshake to greet the other person
- Talk on the level of the audience
- Use respectful tone
- Have a positive attitude
- Be mindful of cultural differences (if any)
These can help present you professionally as a front-end developer in front of an audience.
5. Prepare beforehand
Preparing before you actually have to introduce yourself gives you a chance to practice.
Know what skills you hold and which skills you need to improve.
You can go ahead and prepare a script too that includes your talents and areas of expertise linked to front-end developers.
Then, shift your focus onto why you chose to be a front-end developer in the first place and what makes you fit for this role. At this point, keep it career-oriented.
Be sure to include your future desires related to building a successful career as a front-end developer too.
If you are looking forward to working with a specific company, add into the script why you want to work with them.
6. Create a brand out of yourself
According to feedough, a brand is “the combination of properties within and outside an offering that gives it an identity and makes it distinct from others.”
Once you know all of your skills, identify the ones that make you unique.
Let them be your defining attributes when introducing yourself.
It is something that makes you different from others and attracts people to you.
Because you have something to offer that others don’t.
The audience will surely have to ponder on how you make the competition a tough one among other front-end developers.
7. Let your introduction be short but interesting
The more detail you go into, the more the chances of getting stuck at some point.
If you want to let the audience know of the projects you worked on as a front-end developer, tell them about it briefly.
In case you go into the details, the audience might end up asking questions you are not prepared to answer.
Moreover, lengthy introductions are the major reason one may lose interest in a conversation with you.
Hence, keep it short but do not leave out something essential about your front-end development career.
You now know what to do when you introduce yourself as a front-end developer.
Let us discuss what you should avoid doing.

The Don’ts
- Avoid controversial topics. They might be perceived as insensitive.
- Avoid arguments. It’s unprofessional.
- Try not to use sentences such as “I am hardworking, dedicated…” It’s overused.
- Do not ramble. Keep it precise
- Steer clear of repetition. Bring in new information about yourself.
- Never ask “what do you want to know?” It reflects that you are unprepared.
- Do not narrate your life experiences. Point them out briefly to highlight one of your qualities.
- Avoid being super chatty. Give others a chance to speak too.
Importance of a Proper Introduction
1. Attention grasping tool
An introduction is the first thing the audience or 2nd party listens to.
It’s a way to let them know that you want to have a dialogue with them and that you want their attention.
Imagine being at an art exhibition and meeting the employers of a well-known company.
The only way to get noticed by them is through your introduction.
2. Declaration of the purpose of conversation
If you are having a conversation with a person, it must be for a reason.
For example, it could be so that you become friends or so that you get the opportunity to book a meeting with a developer in town.
When you introduce yourself, you are able to state the purpose of building a connection with the other person.
It also gives you a chance to set the tone for discussion; it could either be formal if you want to keep it professional or informal if you are expecting to befriend them.
3. Credibility establishment
Credibility is a concept presented by Aristotle under the name of ‘ethos’.
It consists of three components; competence, the level of knowledge; trustworthiness, the level of speaker’s honesty; and goodwill, the level of care the speaker has for the audience.
Once you give a proper introduction to your audience, they get to know who you are.
Based on the facts you state about yourself, they can establish opinions.
This helps in setting up a level of your credibility.
If you are well-educated or work at a company with a good reputation, they are more likely to find you highly credible.
On the contrary, if you are not employed or your education is not up to the mark, the audience will not consider you as trustworthy as otherwise.
4. Keep ‘em listening
At some point in your life, you must have found yourself zoning out while listening to someone, not paying attention to what the other person is saying.
This can happen if you lose interest in the conversation.
If your introduction impresses the audience, you can keep them engaged in a dialogue for the entire time you speak.
5. Information conveyer
An introduction is the best way to let people know about you.
You can present them with a lot of information about your education and work.
Once they know where you stand in your career, it might be a way for you to open new paths to success.
Think about a meeting with a software engineer who is looking for new programmers to add to his team.
Your introduction as a programmer can help you avail this opportunity.
Even if you are just meeting another programmer, he might make you aware of a new job opening at a trending company or even help you get a job interview.
This is all based on the information you deliver about yourself.
Having seen the various reasons why an introduction is important, one must learn how to properly go forward with the process of introduction.
Are you looking forward to learning the proper way of introducing yourself? Keep on reading!

Final Thoughts of a Frontend Developer’s Introduction
An introduction is the best way for you to build social connections and avail greater opportunities.
It not only helps you attract people toward yourself but also delivers information about you to the audience that can open new doors or success for you.
An effective introduction is essential in building a career.
It is your chance to impress people with an awesome first impression.
But keep in mind what Will Rogers said, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.”
So, work on your introduction skills and be ready to see the magic it can work.
And it’s a wrap.
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