A Killer and Confident Elevator Pitch

You will hear me say a million times that "it's not always the most qualified candidate that gets the job...it's the one that delivers the best presentation." There is not a more accurate statement in the entire job search process. It doesn't matter how many degrees you have, what your title is, or who you work for. If you can't concisely and confidently present yourself at a moment's notice, then you will have a very difficult time achieving your career goals.

Picture this scenario...You are in an elevator with the hiring manager of your dream job. Before you reach the ground floor, what would you say that would entice the manager enough to either make you an offer, or at the very least, want to continue the conversation? That is an elevator pitch!! You need to know who you are, what you do, why you do it better than anyone else, and how it can help that hiring manager and the organization. If you can answer those four questions, and put the answers in a presentable package along with a smile and a firm handshake, then you have a killer and confident elevator pitch. Going UP...good luck!