Tell me about yourself – in 30 seconds!

The biggest headache most people have when networking is the sales pitch or elevator pitch.  How to compress hundreds of products and achievements into a catchy and memorable 30 seconds that will open doors for you.

Job searchers are borrowing these techniques to spread the word that they are on the job market.  I read a great article that summarises how to capture your unique skills in a soundbite.  When to use it?

Most people ignore their immediate circle of family, friends, hairdresser, gym instructor and neighbour as "not relevant" to their job search.  Yet these are the very people who are most likely to want to help you.  Imagine sitting and having your hair cut.  Instead of saying "I'm so depressed I have just been made redundant" come out with a well thought out elevator pitch that your hairdresser will remember and pass on to other clients!

Recruiters are particularly susceptible to a good elevator pitch as they know that you will be able to perform well in an interview with their clients.  Have fun with it and try it on your immediate circle to see how well it goes down …

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