Don’t think for a second that your elevator speech isn’t important! It is so important that it is one of the most critical elements of an effective job search. No lie. It’s true.
If you’ve ever experienced an “unplanned” separation from your employer, then you have most certainly experienced one or more of the job search pains that are in this list. Even though most people have experienced being unemployed at least once in their careers, more often than not, being unemployed presents some challenges and complications.