{"id":23759,"date":"2014-03-25T10:30:54","date_gmt":"2014-03-25T15:30:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=23759"},"modified":"2014-03-25T10:04:42","modified_gmt":"2014-03-25T15:04:42","slug":"elevating-your-elevator-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=23759","title":{"rendered":"Elevating your Elevator Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexis Rohlfing, Head Editor, INALJ New Hampshire<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

previously published 5\/21\/13<\/em><\/p>\n

Elevating your Elevator Speech<\/span><\/h3>\n

\"alexisr1\"<\/a>We\u2019ve all been told, at one time or another, that we need to perfect our elevator speech. The very name makes you think of something out of Mad Men– a chance encounter that leads to a pitch that leads to a job, all in the space of an elevator ride. Reality can be somewhat more prosaic– with more work done in the digital space, a captive audience on an elevator is not that likely. Serendipity always has a place though, its just a matter or taking advantage of it.<\/p>\n

Part of adapting to the digital space has been adapting to various social media platforms-<\/strong>– we are all adept at managing our online presence, at knowing that what works for Twitter may not work for LinkedIn or Facebook. Those skills can easily translate to developing your elevator speech, in all its permutations. First, remember that situations, like social networks, can be different. Sometimes you need more information, something that would be at home on your resume. Other times, you have to be able to sum it all up in a sentence or two. The most important thing is to know your audience, and tailor yourself to it. Remember that your speeches may be useful in person, over the phone, in email, and on your social network of choice. With that in mind, here are some pointers to help elevate your elevator speeches:<\/p>\n

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