In class, we learned about how to write a more interesting elevator pitch to get potential clients interested in you – whether it’s in sales or for other career paths. It’s an excellent networking skill that is well worth the time and effort to craft and perfect your pitch. At times, the examples we learned in class can seem a bit daunting. Starting small and creating your own pitch should incorporate the following things (from my experience):
Who You Are
Introduce yourself and a quick blurb about what you do (or what you want to do). This is one of the easiest conversation starters to start off with and is usually a safe bet.
Company and Position info
What does the company do that you work for? What do you do for that company? Think outside of your typical job description for the latter option on this one.
What can you do for them?
Identify the need that you can potentially fulfill for the person you’re conversing with. What can your company, product, or service do to improve their lives?
Hopefully, these tips will help you get the next job/internship/sales opportunity in your life.
BoweryJE22
I liked how you simplified a very daunting task into a manageable opportunity. It is sometimes hard to look outside of the box regarding your job description, but it is a great way to connect with your client better. Great post!
It is sometimes hard to know what information to share, and what information not to share with clients. It is also hard to know how much information to share without “spilling your candy in the lobby.” These tips would definitely help to make someone’s personal elevator pitch more interesting. Great post!
This is a great outline for people to follow in writing their elevator pitches. Even though there are only a few tips here, they are definitely applicable to multiple sales scenarios and help to give framework to any elevator pitch.
I think learning how you fulfill a need as a person quickly is a great element you wrote about. Learning how to listen to the nuances of what they need accomplished can allow you to set yourself apart and advertise your unique qualities. It’s also good to learn how you excel beyond the standard for qualities many candidates have.