The elevator pitch is an essential element of any job search. Learn effective ways to communicate your skills and passion for networking and interviewing. Additional job search tools are important and those topics will be presented. Business cards, skills inventory, and email signatures can be included in your job search toolbox.

1. The Elevator Pitch
And Other Job Search Tools
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
September 13, 2023

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Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
September 13, 2023

3. NTS
Resource for job seekers
Learn, inquire and advance
Support
Network
A group of individuals
Shared industry, position or interest
Informational interview – Chat about role
This is why you network
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4. Jennifer W. – Marketing
Lucas H. – IT Professional
Liz F. – Graphics Designer
Michael D. – IT Professional
Sherry H. – Marketing
Rich M. – Project Manager
Cheryl W. – Bookkeeping
Kenya B. – Finance
I want to add your name to the list!!

5. September Calendar of Events & Services
Personalized Job Search Assistance Services
To sign up, request the professional directly by email
Resume Review
Mock Interview
LinkedIn Critique

6. LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday September 18, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday September 20, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online
Wednesday October 4, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Guide for a Winning Interview
Monday October 9, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Network to Success Job Club
Job Search for Over 50
Wednesday October 11, 2022 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm

7. Introduction
MCWN Volunteer & Contractor since 2010
Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter
General Notes for Today
My contact info is on last slide
Presentation file is available on SlideShare
Workshop is interactive
Social Media Revolution

8. Overview
Elevator pitch vs TMAY defined
John Heaney response elements & video
Other job search tools
LinkedIn Mobile App
Goals
Understand the difference between the two
Develop an elevator speech
Empower you to be a better networker
Express yourself more eloquently

9. Elevator Pitch
Brief Introduction about 30 seconds
What experience you bring to the table
Relate key strengths
Tell Me About Yourself
Longer version of the pitch
Strengths and skills
Include achievements or metrics

10. A must have tool to introduce yourself & network
Simple Introduction
Painful Elevator Ride
Elevator Pitch
Elaborate Introduction
Financial Adviser Pitch

11. Brief Introduction
Your personal strengths
Link your strengths with their needs
Specific example of accomplishment
Stories are memorable
Provide measurable evidence of success
Summarize your key attributes
Show interest in current projects
* John Heaney Job Shopper Video

12. Video Examples
John Heaney
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhWq1Q8uGg4&t=2s
Pamela Skillings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmFuWmzeiDs
Marketing Role TMAY from Big Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyADQDgBNsM&feature=youtu.be

13. Business Cards
Your local library
Databases, Training, Links, etc.
Job search websites
Indeed, ZipRecruiter, etc.
Staffing Agencies
Manpower, Kelley, Employment Express, etc.
Online resources
Networking
Mobile phone

14. Name, email, cell phone
Job title(s)
Key skills or capabilities
Logo or photo?

16. https://www.staples.com/services/printing/business-cards/
Starting at $14.99 for 250 business cards

17. https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/business-cards
Starting at $21.99 for 250 business cards

18. Cary Area Public Library

19. Cary Area Public Library

20. Cary Area Public Library

21. Consumer Advocate Website Top 10 Job Search Sites
ZipRecruiter
fiverr
FlexJobs
Monster
LinkedIn
Indeed
Jobs2Careers
CareerBuilder
SimplyHired
The Ladders
Many, many, many more!

22. Express Employment Professionals
Robert Half
Manpower
Kelly Services
Adecco
AeroTek
TEKsystems
Aquent
Many, many, many more!

23. Social Media websites
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Professional organizations
AMA – American Marketing Association
Industry Focused Organizations
Marketing Research Careers
MR Web
Illinois Worknet Center

24. Competitive Salary Information
Glassdoor.com - requires registration
LinkedIn - requires account +
https://www.salary.com/
Indeed
https://www.indeed.com/salaries?fro
m=careeradvice-US&subfrom=article

26. Career Centers
Alma Mater
Local colleges and universities
Your Public Area Library
McHenry County Workforce Network
Job Center of Lake County
Recomended Job Search Websites from the Job
Center of Lake County
Groups Focused on Job Search Help
St. Joseph’s Employment Ministry
The PATH Group
Holy Family
St. Hubert’s
Volunteering
Toastmasters

27. Your mobile phone is a
great tool for job search.
Put to social back into
social media!
Use it call or text people!
Install apps to help you
in your job search.

28. LinkedIn mobile makes it
easy to network and stay
connected with your
network.
The mobile app version has
great tools to facilitate it.

29. LinkedIn mobile displays
your profile to anyone in
your network.
You can select
#OpentoWork to facilitate
marketing your profile to
Recruiters and/or everyone.

30. You can personalize a
request to connect on
LinkedIn mobile.
1 Go to their Profile page.
2 Click the MORE button.
A new screen will be
displayed.
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31. Select Personalize invite and
write your invitation to
connect.
Limited to 300 spaces.

32. Networking Events
Why Network - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQfwb3f3BwI&t
Social Media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k_G_h41ZaQ
Painful Elevator Ride -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDpe9StfGTA
Elevator Pitch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyxfERV5ttY
Financial Advisor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98WlZJqscVk
Andy LaCivita - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hIyAeQbUnU

33. LinkedIn for Your Job Search
Monday September 18, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines
Wednesday September 20, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online
Wednesday October 4, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Guide for a Winning Interview
Monday October 9, 2022 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Network to Success Job Club
Job Search for Over 50
Wednesday October 11, 2022 at 1:00pm to 3:00pm

34. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn
Bruce A. Bennett
Mobile: 815-302-9552
Email: BABennett73@gmail.com
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett
Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/
https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/
Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin

35. Time for general questions and/or discussion
Give a short introduction about yourself
Name and most recent position and/or industry
Time frame you have been in the job search
Target or Ideal company to work at
How is your job search progressing?
Are you encountering roadblocks or obstacles?
Can you share a recent networking situation?
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