Selling yourself in 90 seconds or less

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
HOUSTON, TX — Crafting a compelling 90-second statement about yourself and what you can do for a prospective employer, is the foundation for an excellent networking introduction. Experiment until you find a comfortable and smooth conversational way that works for you. The first 60 seconds should present a snapshot of your most recent career or business accomplishments, types of organizations, industries, and functional areas.
Example: “For the past five years I have been the Documentation Department Manager for a technical writing team of six writers and one graphic artist at ABC Software. My experience includes environments such as, international manufacturing, engineering, and deep water drilling. One of my greatest strengths is the ability to quickly grasp the overall concept of the application’s use and adapt it to the skill and knowledge level of the user. I am proud of my reputation for designing and implementing exceptionally effective user training and materials.”

In the last 30 seconds explain why you are looking for a job and what kind of position you are seeking. Always ask for leads into three or four specific companies.
Article by Joan Bolmer, Business and Personal Coach, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!