Elevator Pitches Why they are important and tips for developing one
Elevator pitches are essential for effectively introducing yourself in various settings. Learn why they are important, tips to develop a strong pitch, and examples to help you craft your own pitch.
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Elevator Pitches Why they are important and tips for developing one Gina Peloso Biostatistics Career Development Workshop January 18, 2019
What is the first thing that most people ask you at a networking event? Or at a job interview? Or at a conference? Or at holiday gathering with family?
What is the first thing that most people ask you at a networking event? Or at a job interview? Or at a conference? Or at holiday gathering with family? The answer: What do you do?
What is an elevator pitch? A quick synopsis of your professional background and experience It s meant to represent the amount of time you d have if you were stuck in an elevator with someone riding from the bottom of the building to the top.
What is an elevator pitch? A solid elevator pitch will allow you to distill down to the most pure form exactly who you are and what you offer It s a sale s pitch for your professional career
Why are elevator pitches important? Great way to begin a conversation An avenue to share your expertise, credentials, and interests quickly and effectively with people who don't know you Allows you to take the lead in shaping a conversation Prepares you to introduce yourself in everyday life when exciting opportunities present themselves
https://careeredge.bentley.edu/blog/2018/10/30/good-to-great-elevator-pitch-what-does-it-take/https://careeredge.bentley.edu/blog/2018/10/30/good-to-great-elevator-pitch-what-does-it-take/
Some examples What do you notice? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dh0pJdgY6Lc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9Qh5JwEIjo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ-k2j1MRtg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfrUCg1S7vk
Some guidelines Your elevator speech should be brief You need to be persuasive Share your skills Practice, practice, practice Know your audience Be flexible Mention your goals When appropriate, have a business card/CV/contact information ready
Mistakes To Avoid Speaking too fast Using highly technical terms, acronyms or slang Not being focused Not practicing what you re going to say Being robotic Restricting yourself to a single pitch Not saying anything and just staring blankly
Remember It should be short, sweet and to the point Once you get the basics figured out, you can tailor your hook to your specific audience
Create your own elevator pitch Introduce yourself Who are you? What do you do? What s the big picture? What s your project? Why is this important? What is the benefit?
