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A short, plucky elevator pitch could elevate your career

Most recruiters and employers don't have time for lengthy introductions, so a good pitch could open doors otherwise closed Related contentWhat recruiters look for in a pitch You have less than a minute to make a good impression: Can you make it memorable? The answer to that question is probably "no" for many job seekers. Sure, give them 20 minutes and they can go into great detail about their accomplishments and talents. But as recruiters and employers will testify, they don't have 20 minutes to listen to every candidate who wants to end up on their short list for a potential job. "Keep it short and sweet," said Adam Smith of Adam Smith Executive Search Consulting.… Read More