The Elevator Pitch and Other Job Search Tools

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The Elevator Pitch
And Other Job Search Tools
brought to you by
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
September 13, 2023
2
Bruce A. Bennett
Career Coach Corner
September 13, 2023
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
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!!
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
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
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
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
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
A must have tool to introduce yourself & network
Simple Introduction
Painful Elevator Ride
Elevator Pitch
Elaborate Introduction
Financial Adviser Pitch
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
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
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
Name, email, cell phone
Job title(s)
Key skills or capabilities
Logo or photo?
The Elevator Pitch and Other Job Search Tools
https://www.staples.com/services/printing/business-cards/
Starting at $14.99 for 250 business cards
https://www.officedepot.com/l/print-and-copy/business-cards
Starting at $21.99 for 250 business cards
Cary Area Public Library
Cary Area Public Library
Cary Area Public Library
Consumer Advocate Website Top 10 Job Search Sites
ZipRecruiter
fiverr
FlexJobs
Monster
LinkedIn
Indeed
Jobs2Careers
CareerBuilder
SimplyHired
The Ladders
Many, many, many more!
Express Employment Professionals
Robert Half
Manpower
Kelly Services
Adecco
AeroTek
TEKsystems
Aquent
Many, many, many more!
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
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
The Elevator Pitch and Other Job Search Tools
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
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.
LinkedIn mobile makes it
easy to network and stay
connected with your
network.
The mobile app version has
great tools to facilitate it.
LinkedIn mobile displays
your profile to anyone in
your network.
You can select
#OpentoWork to facilitate
marketing your profile to
Recruiters and/or everyone.
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
Select Personalize invite and
write your invitation to
connect.
Limited to 300 spaces.
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
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
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
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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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?
  • 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