{"id":1544,"date":"2016-09-27T13:56:09","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T12:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/?p=1544"},"modified":"2024-12-17T15:59:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:59:24","slug":"craft-perfect-elevator-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiger-recruitment.com\/job-seekers\/craft-perfect-elevator-pitch\/","title":{"rendered":"How to craft the perfect elevator pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Regardless of whether or not you\u2019re actively looking<\/a> for a new role, your elevator pitch should be a constant in your professional toolkit. It\u2019s the 30-second spiel that essentially summarises who you are, what you do, and why you\u2019re great at your job. The art of an elevator pitch lies in being able to reel it off effortlessly to anyone, no matter where you are.<\/p>\n

Why is it so important?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Regardless of whether you\u2019re talking to a stranger in a queue, at a cocktail party or on a plane, elevator pitches can provide perfect strangers a valuable snapshot of your profile. Having heard your elevator pitch, they should be left with an impression of a confident professional who excels in their field. Who knows where it might lead?<\/p>\n

These are our five steps to perfecting a winning elevator pitch:<\/p>\n

1. Know where you\u2019re going<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t know where you\u2019re going or what your professional goals are, no one else will be able to help you get there. Don\u2019t be shy about your ambitions \u2013 both short-term and long-term. Talk to people and ask for advice about how best to achieve them. Only then might you start to see doors opening for you.<\/p>\n

2. Write it down, cut it down<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write an A4 page summary of your experience to date, the ways in which you shine in your role, and where you want to be. Read it and then cut out any unnecessary detail (including industry jargon) until you\u2019re down to half a page. Then, repeat until you have a quarter of a page. Once you\u2019re down to the bare essentials, summarise it again in a few key bullets. We recommend including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your most recent role<\/p>\n

\u2022 At least one key achievement<\/p>\n

\u2022 Your USP<\/p>\n

\u2022 What you want to do next<\/p>\n

3. Tailor the pitch to them, not you<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an example, it might be quite easy to say, \u201cI\u2019m an office manager<\/a> with a strong background in financial services.\u201d But consider rephrasing to along the lines of: \u201cI\u2019m an office manager with a track record of identifying operational efficiencies and reducing support staff turnover by up to 25%.\u201d Spot the difference?<\/p>\n

4. Practise, practise, practise (and solicit feedback)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Like any kind of job search preparation<\/a>, it pays to practise. Try a few different variations of your elevator pitch and ask those close to you what their thoughts are. Remember that you\u2019ll need to potentially tailor this to the person you\u2019re pitching to. Your elevator pitch to a senior colleague, for example, might be slightly different compared to that of an acquaintance you meet at a party.<\/p>\n

5. Nail it with confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

Incredibly, a huge number of us are incredibly shy about selling ourselves. We\u2019ll rave enthusiastically about our colleague, our sister or our mentor, but when it comes to ourselves many of us struggle to articulate our strengths. More often than not, this is particularly true of women! If you\u2019re struggling to unearth your areas of excellence, ask those you work closely with for their feedback, and then weave this into your pitch.<\/p>\n

An elevator pitch is likely to be a tool you draw from your toolkit at the most unexpected moments, so it pays to be prepared! Practise your pitch to ensure you\u2019re always ready to show off your best self \u2013 you never know where it might take you.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re actively looking for a role, we\u2019d love to hear from you! Get in touch<\/a> or apply<\/a> for a role today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Regardless of whether or not you\u2019re actively looking for a new role, your elevator pitch should be a constant in your professional toolkit. It\u2019s the 30-second spiel that essentially summarises who you are, what you do, and why you\u2019re great at your job. The art of an elevator pitch lies in being able to reel<\/p>\n

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