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MISA Almuni Spotlight - Christopher James Manalili
Christopher James • Dec 01, 2022
Happy Monday MISA Alumni!
Hope you all are having a great week!
Our second MISA Alumni Spotlight of the month is Christopher James Manalili who was the previous VP of Corporate Relations at MISA. James currently works at EY as a Technology Consultant.
Recruiting season can be a stressful time but it is important to be strategic about landing and preparing for the interview. Use these tips from Christopher James Manalili, former MISA alum to plan out this recruiting season. Good luck!
Here’s a summary of the tips that James has provided:
Landing the interview:
📝 Cater your resume separately for each role.
When applying, use keywords in the job description to demonstrate your interest.
🔍 Apply to specific roles.
During the application process, make sure to choose jobs that you are excited about!
📈 Attend recruiting events and network!
Use your school organizations (like MISA!) to see what companies are holding information sessions or events.
The Interview:
🔬 Do your research!
Take the time to research the company and the role you are interviewing for. Check their core values, mission statements, and the type of skills required for the role.
⭐️ Use the STAR method. Situation, Task, Action, Result.
❓ Prepare questions to ask the interviewer.
Remember that you are also interviewing them. Ask relevant questions about the role that you are genuinely curious about.
Comment what your favorite interview tip was!
Check out the wonderful article that James has written:
https://lnkd.in/g3nYzWmb
