Ditch the "Elevator Pitch" and Do this Instead in the Job Search

Hot take: I do not like elevator pitches.

An elevator pitch is the concept that you should be able to pitch who you are, what you do, the value you bring to the world, in the amount of time you would typically spend in an elevator.

• On the upside: I love exercises in being concise. We should practice being concise often.
• On the downside: I don’t think we should be focused on pitching people we meet.

I have been on the receiving-end of many of these “elevator pitches.”

They happen most often when I am at a meetup with entrepreneurs. They slip into their pitch like you slip into your old accent around relatives.

They become pitch-robots, reciting what they do, how they do it.

I see job seekers do it too, especially at career fairs and job fairs.

They repeat their scripted answers as they go up to each company at the fair. They have that sing-songy voice we all have when we are saying something for millionth time.

When I ask them an unforeseen question, I half-expect them to shout, “LINE!”

So what do I believe in?

For lack of a better term: Elevator...Friendships.

Try to befriend someone in the time it takes to rise 10 floors.

I truly believe bringing this human element to networking in most contexts will serve us far more. For several reasons:

• When we go into an interaction with the idea that we are going to “pitch” them, it makes it increasingly more difficult to connect with the person.
• By taking genuine interest in others, we are able to best understand how to add value to their lives.
• People don’t remember what you said, they remember how you made them feel.

In an elevator friendship, make it a conversation while still conveying your value. Utilize probing questions and a concise explanation of what you do to make a BIG impression!

In order to dive DEEP into this topic of conveying your value to land those career defining jobs, I am releasing a live 5-day masterclass to the public for FREE on June 7.

It's called, "Upgrade Your Career: 5 Day Masterclass to Leap into Your Dream Job," and this is the biggest event I have ever opened up to the public.

Because here is the thing:

You are a dang CATCH.

If you find yourself sitting there wondering if there’s a better job out there for you, I guarantee the answer is YES.

These sessions are specifically designed for you if you are a high achiever who:

??Finds the jobs you want are often filled before they barely hit job boards

??Knows that you are well qualified for roles, but if your experience isn't a perfect fit, you never hear back

??Knows you have great value, but struggle to sell yourself and seal the offer

You're invited! Join here.

Have you done an elevator pitch or recieved one? How did you feel about it?