The Elevator Pitch and Other Job Search Tools
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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.
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The Elevator Pitch and Other Job Search Tools
- 1. The Elevator Pitch And Other Job Search Tools brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner September 13, 2023
- 2. 2 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 3
- 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. 1 2
- 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? 35