Blog for Professionals
Crafting a Killer Elevator Pitch: Your Gateway to Success
This month, we explore how to develop an elevator pitch. We delve into the significance of a compelling pitch and provide you with meticulous strategies for creating a catchy elevator pitch. As our primary focus is to assist you in enhancing your networking skills, we also share some valuable insights on delivering an outstanding and memorable elevator pitch.
Building Your Professional Network with Informational Interviews
How often have you started a job and realized that they require far more than what was listed in the job description? While it can appear that a company is being deceitful during recruitment, many positions across all sectors are “catch-all.” A catch-all position has a core set of duties and responsibilities and additional tasks that sometimes feel unrelated or cumbersome. While most professionals understand that it is a part of many positions, these extra tasks can lead to workplace frustration and resentment depending on the type and frequency. Although we might not avoid the catch-all, it helps to know what we are getting ourselves into at the beginning. Speaking with current or former employees during an informational interview allows you to ask questions and learn about a typical day in their role. While an extra step, conducting these interviews can reassure you when taking a leap of faith and considering your transition into a new position and company.
Did You Know, Not looking for a Job Can Land You One?!
Only about 62 out of 250 applicants for a single position are qualified or licensed for the role. Therefore, hiring managers have shifted their recruitment practices to targeting passive job seekers who are open to new opportunities and possess the skills and qualifications needed to fulfill competitive positions.