When you’re job hunting, or just trying to make connections, an “elevator pitch” can be super helpful — but it’s not just about finding another way to sell yourself as an employee, it can also be a great way to define your career goals. At any point in your career, you can use the act of writing an elevator pitch as a kind of “personal career statement” that sums up A: what you do B: why your skills are valuable and C: where you’re headed.