1.
For more information, tips and advice
contact the Career Development
team at USQ’s Student Services at
usq.edu.au or visit the Career Hub.
3. Prepare an
elevator pitch
An elevator pitch =
your chance to impress
Promote your skills, passions and future goals
to a potential employer or networking contact
in 30 seconds or less.
2. Define your
personal brand
A clear and consistent personal
brand = professional opportunities
A strong, personal brand is authentic, easy to
maintain, memorable and unique.
1. Understand
your skills
Your life experiences =
transferable employability skills
Being able to recognise and confidently promote
these skills is an important career asset.
With so many jobs on offer, it’s more
important than ever that you put your
most professional self forward.
Whether it’s a job interview or simply
a chance encounter with a potential
networking contact, by following these
3 steps you’ll make sure you’re ready to
showcase your professional identity —
anytime, anywhere.
In 2016, 69% of
recruiters reported
that their company's
hiring had increased
in the past year.
Jobvite, The Annual Social Recruiting Survey, 2016.
social.usq.edu.au
CRICOS: QLD00244B NSW02225M TEQSA: PRV12081 29.1.6 04.2017
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Putting the
right foot
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