A well-accepted belief about recruiters, hiring managers, and employment interviewers is that they form a quick impression of a candidate, often within the first ten seconds. With this fact in mind, develop a 30-second opening presentation about yourself with the goal of creating a favorable impression on people making judgments about your job qualifications. Facts to pack into your 30-second statement might include your name, type of work sought, education, experience, and key accomplishments. Be creative. Many job seekers have found the 30-second self-promotion speech invaluable when meeting with recruiters or attending job fairs. Give your 30-second presentation to a few fellow students to obtain their feedback, and return the favor to them.