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 pitchAn elevator pitch = your chance to impressPromote 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 opportunitiesA strong, personal brand is authentic, easy to maintain, memorable and unique.

1. Understand your skillsYour life experiences = transferable employability skillsBeing 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.

56% of employers plan on filling

11+ positionsin a 2014-2015 twelve month period.

Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey, 2014.

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