RECRUITERS

•How will this candidate solve the employer’s problem

and help the organization succeed?

• What is different and better about this candidate

that warrants employers’ time and attention?

• Why should employers choose to work with

you and not your competitors?
SKILLS

• What are you good at ? Inside and Outside of Work

LEARNINGS

• Have you taken any specific courses? Been trained

by professionals? Learnt on the job?

EXPERIENCE

• List all of the jobs you’ve had in the past, including

part-time and voluntary positions.
List of words to describe yourself

Here are several examples of words you can use to describe yourself in an interview, elevator pitch or resume summary.

Words to describe your work style: Words to describe your personality: Words to describe how you work with others:
 Analytical  Adventurous  Attentive
 Calculated  Balanced  Collaborative
 Committed  Courageous  Compassionate
 Conscientious  Creative  Cooperative
 Dedicated  Curious  Diplomatic
 Diligent  Driven  Direct
 Disciplined  Energetic  Empathetic
 Eager  Enthusiastic  Flexible
 Engaged  Methodical  Helpful
 Entrepreneurial  Observant  Patient
 Focused  Orderly  Respectful
 Hardworking  Organised  Responsive
 Industrious  Perceptive  Sincere
 Initiator  Positive  Supportive
 Insightful  Risk-taker  Tolerant
 Inventive  Savvy

 Persistent  Self-aware

 Persuasive

 Practised

 Proactive

 Reliable

 Resourceful

 Skilful

 Tenacious

 Thorough
•It is usually only one or two sentences long. 
• It is stated in clear terms, and is easily understandable. 
• It is believable. 
• It emphasises some unique benefit that you can provide better than other candidates.  

"I have five years of information technology experience.

My expertise is in technical support and troubleshooting
computer problems. My technical knowledge will be
beneficial in reducing call waiting times and will
substantially improve the efficiency of your technical
support centre."  
 Sample USPs:
Dynamic performer with background of achievement
and success in entrepreneurial and business-
development roles that have catapulted bottom-line
revenues.
Goal-driven achiever with strong organization skills
who performs as both a versatile individual and team
player with ability to quickly assess, comprehend, and
manage customer relations while upholding company
values.
Outstanding, success-validated sales performer proven
in the field as highly motivated self-starter with
exceptional skill and experience in direct, persuasive
interface with CEOs and senior-level marketing
executives of Fortune 500, Global 2000, and NYSE
companies.
Master’s-level professional known for strong analytical
and quantitative skills and application of sound
research methodologies to assess needs, identify
alternatives, and recommend strategies that facilitate
optimal healthcare outcomes.
Bottom-line-focused project-management professional
with PMP credential, master’s-level education, and
proven track record in project leadership, product
development, project initiation and execution, and
exceptional client-management interface.
Dedicated health and education professional who is
uniquely qualified to deliver out-of-the-box
accomplishments in pharmaceutical sales through
exceptional ability to synthesize and disseminate
product knowledge quickly to make immediate
bottom-line contribution.
Accomplished, published, senior-level scientist with 12
years of experience in molecular biology.
Conscientious direct caregiver who provides
meticulous, fully attentive, individualized nursing care
to meet the complex array of patient needs associated
with acute-care units by employing nursing process
methodology.
ELEVATOR
PITCH
BY : POONAM TARPIAL
 WHAT IS AN
Your elevator pitch is a way to share your expertise and
credentials quickly and effectively with people who
don't know you.
ELEVATOR PITCH
?
An elevator pitch is a brief (think 30
seconds!) way of introducing
yourself, getting across a key point
or two, and making a connection
with someone.
Develop Your Elevator Pitch
How do you convince an employer that they want to know more about you and
consider you as a candidate for internships/jobs?
Introduce yourself with a short elevator pitch that highlights your background,
experience, accomplishments and interests.
•Perfect your 30-60 second introduction, including your name, course, graduation
date, area of interest, and relevant experiences.
•Think through the goal of your pitch and what you want to convey.
•Describe what you do, focusing on strengths, interests, and recent accomplishments.
•Credit team members and mentors.
•Engage the listener with question and give them an opportunity to respond.
• Avoid basic questions you could have googled in advance, such as “What does your
company do?”

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ELEMENTS OF
ELEVATOR PITCH
 SAMPLE ELEVATOR PITCH
Hi, my name is Zoey Ali and I am a junior studying Material Science and
Engineering with a minor in Computer Science. Last summer I interned
at 3M working on a project with a team assessing the heat resistance of a
new plastics product. I was able to use my skills in software engineering
to analyze past product failures and predict upcoming product failures.
While I am knowledgeable in statistical applications, I also have a strong
background and interest in metals, energy, and manufacturing. It’s
definitely been reassuring to see Boeing’s commitment to those areas in
the last few years. What are the most collaborative projects that interns
typically work on at Boeing?
Hi, my name is Jin Xia and I am a sophomore majoring in Biological
Engineering. I am currently working in the laboratory of Dr. Lin, where
our research is focused on correcting mutations that cause organ
diseases. While my research is in the early stage, I have successfully
demonstrated that the CRISPR technology method works in my hands. I
plan to combine this experience working with DNA sequences with the
knowledge that I have gained in my computer science courses, to
contribute to the field of computational biology. I understand that your
company has a significant program in this area. Can you please tell me
more about the ongoing projects in computational biology and the
opportunities you have?
Tips for a great elevator pitch:
• Do Your Research

• Be Mindful of Body Language

• Manage Anxiety and Self-Doubt

• Practice, Practice, Practice

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POONAM TARPIAL