5 Point Message Template
The 5 Point Message For Interviews
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A 5 point agenda lets you organize your thoughts and deliver your key points thoroughly yet concisely.
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This will be most useful when you are asked -“Tell me about yourself”.
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You will use different parts of this agenda at different times in the interview.
- This answers questions most frequently asked in interviews.
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1. Professional Objective
In your professional objective, you name your area of work.
2. Elevator Pitch
Your Elevator Pitch is your value proposition. A short (10 second to 2 minute) summary which describes how well you can do the work defined by your professional objective.
3. Success Story
A story about a past success which may be relevant for the current job you are applying for. In recounting your past success use the Situation-Action-Result-Quote format.
4. Leaving Reasons
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Be honest. But be very concise, avoid criticizing your previous organization. Avoid negativity. You need to look ahead.
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Focus on why you are interested in this company for which you are interviewing.
5. Vision
At any level of the job, your future plans show enthusiasm and energy.
Professionals & Executives: Create a vision document which outlines a 30-60-90 day plan on how you would bring value to your new company.
Beginners: Outline a plan on where you see yourself in the next three years. Some examples are Self development trainings, areas you want to build expertise and experience in and goals.
