ICOnnect | ICO Newsletter Issue 01 - October 2017 | Page 3

USJ ICO NEWSLETTER OCTOBER ISSUE 1 2017 J O B S For students and recent graduates, the four key components of an elevator pitch, according to Paul Rivera, CEO of Kalibrr, are: (1) where did you study; (2) what was your course and how is that going to be useful; (3) discuss what key coursework, internship or work experience taught you; (4) why did you pick that company/job to start your career. Candidates should not pretend to be something they are not since interviewers are attempting to decide whether the candidate is a suitable fit for the company and culture. It is essential to not forget that an interview is meant to be a J W M A R R I O T T / T H E R I T Z - C A R L T O N I N T E R N S H I P ( F I N A N C E , E N G I N E E R I N G , F O O D & B E V E R A G E , R E C R E A T I O N , F R O N T O F F I C E ) J A N U A R Y - J U N E 2 0 1 8 M A C A U J W R C R E C R U I T M E N T @ M A R R I O T T . C O M dialogue, as stated by Alison Doyle, the Job Search Expert for The Balance. Developing a personal rapport with your interviewer is fundamental and so it is necessary to give them the chance to ask follow-up questions. However, be wary of overwhelming the hiring manager with too much information and steer clear of controversial topics like politics or religion. Seize the opportunity to set the tone of the job interview and show the hiring manager what lies beyond what is stated on your CV. The ultimate key to answering successfully is to prepare and customize your elevator pitch according to the G R A N D C O L O A N E R E S O R T I N T E R N S H I P B E V E R A G E , O F F I C E , ( F O O D & F R O N T H U M A N R E S O U R C E S , E N G I N E E R I N G ) R E C R U I T M E N T @ G R A N D C O L O A N E . C O M position you are interviewing for and ideally even practice it with family or friends so that next time potential employers ask you about yourself, you amaze them and get the job. S O C I E D A D E D E I T M A C A U J O G O S S . A . M A N A G E M E N T T R A I N E E by Joana Costa Intern at USJ’s Internship and Career Office D E ( S J M ) , ( 1 8 - 2 4 M O N T H P R O G R A M ) J O B S @ M A C A U S J M . C O M