How Do I Pitch an Idea That Actually Gets Heard?
One of my favorite websites that has nothing to do with investing is Lifehacker.
Lifehacker is full of tips on how to improve productivity – many of which can be applied to the research process. Most of the analysts I know (and this one in particular) are challenged with trying to figure out how to allocate their time in the most efficient and productive manner possible. (One warning – spending too much time reading Lifehacker may not be the most effective use of your time.)
That said, Lifehacker just posted a fantastic article. I receive many e-mails from aspiring analysts. One suggestion I offer (and one that I used myself) is to write compelling, concise stock pitches and send them to anyone you want to work for and anyone who is connected to anyone you want to work for.
But how do you write a compelling, concise stock pitch? How do you pitch an idea that actually gets heard? Lifehacker gives some great pointers here.
Dear Lifehacker,
I have good, sometimes great ideas from time to time but I don’t really know how to get anyone to listen. Usually I start and I can see there attention fade away after a few minutes. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, or how to keep people interested. What can I do to make my pitches more interesting and get people to actually listen to them?
Sincerely,
Pitch Imperfect
See: How Do I Pitch An Idea that Actually Gets Heard? via Lifehacker.com.
