{"id":1042,"date":"2022-08-11T13:19:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-11T13:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/?p=1042"},"modified":"2024-08-28T10:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T14:46:14","slug":"elevator-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/basics\/elevator-pitch","title":{"rendered":"How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An elevator pitch, also known as an elevator speech, is your 30-second introduction to who you are and what you do (or what you want to do, if you\u2019re looking for a job).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick pitch is an enticing and interesting three or four-sentence summary of you. But you do more than talk about yourself. Your elevator pitch gets the listener interested in what you\u2019re capable of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about elevator pitches, including why they\u2019re important, when to use them, and how to write an elevator pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-an-elevator-pitch\">What Is an Elevator Pitch?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what exactly is an elevator pitch? At its core, an elevator pitch or elevator speech is a brief synopsis of who you are and what you do (or are trying to do).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s called \u201celevator pitch\u201d to help you think about what you would say if you happened to be in an elevator with the one person who could make your career dreams come true. You\u2019ve got that one elevator ride to convince them to continue speaking with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mike Gardon of CareerCloud sums up elevator pitches like this: \u201cWhen meeting someone for the first time, we all get asked what we do, right? Well, an elevator pitch is how you answer that question.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An elevator pitch, also known as an elevator speech, is your 30-second introduction to who you are and what you do (or what you want to do, if you\u2019re looking for a job).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This quick pitch is an enticing and interesting three or four-sentence summary of you. But you do more than talk about yourself. Your elevator pitch gets the listener interested in what you\u2019re capable of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s everything you need to know about elevator pitches, including why they\u2019re important, when to use them, and how to write an elevator pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In many respects, an elevator pitch is all about you. And though it may seem strange \u2014 uncomfortable even \u2014 to talk about yourself, a well-designed elevator pitch starts with you and ends with the listener. Essentially, you\u2019re trying to introduce yourself to the person you\u2019re speaking with, but you\u2019re doing so in a context that\u2019s relevant to them. For example, if you\u2019re hoping to connect with them because you want to learn more about their industry, you might end your elevator pitch with some call to action about setting up an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/interview-questions\/informational-interview-questions\">informational interview<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gardon explains, \u201cThe elevator pitch is designed to engage the person with whom you are communicating, and get them to take some next action. Think about it like this: if you were writing an email, the elevator pitch would be the subject line plus the next couple of lines that are shown in an inbox. The purpose is to get the recipient to open the email.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of your elevator pitch, you\u2019re attempting to spark a longer conversation (or later meeting) with someone who could potentially help you professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Building Your Personal Brand<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Get the tips and tricks you need to build your personal brand in this free course from Ashurst UK. Learn why a personal brand matters for job seekers and how you can build yours.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/building-personal-brand-0nci\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2-3 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tBrand management, LinkedIn profile, image, self-assessment\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/building-personal-brand-0nci\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGet Started\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When You Should Use an Elevator Pitch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your elevator pitch comes in handy when you\u2019re looking for a job. But you\u2019ll also use various versions of your elevator pitch in situations like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/networking\"><strong>Networking<\/strong><\/a><strong> events: <\/strong>Meeting multiple people with shared interests, industry, or in the same location, when you\u2019re introducing yourself<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prospecting for new sales and clients: <\/strong>Explaining who you are to prospective customers, specifically situating your role within the company and the product you\u2019re selling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>When you\u2019re <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/interview-tips\"><strong>interviewing<\/strong><\/a><strong> and asked, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/phone-interview-questions\"><strong>\u201cTell me about yourself.\u201d<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Giving an overview of your experience, skills, and why you\u2019re a good fit for the job<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>As the \u201cabout me\u201d on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-use-linkedin\"><strong>LinkedIn<\/strong><\/a><strong>, Twitter, or other social media page: <\/strong>Sharing a short summary of your professional achievements for any potential connections, recruiters, or hiring managers who may see it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In the summary of qualifications on your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/how-to-write-resume\"><strong>resume<\/strong><\/a><strong>: <\/strong>Giving the recruiter or hiring manager a quick overview of who you are and what you do before going into more detail in the rest of your resume<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-long-should-elevator-pitch-be\">How Long Should an Elevator Pitch Be?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While elevator ride times vary, the general rule of thumb is that an elevator pitch is no longer than 30 seconds, which means your pitch needs to be concise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What does that mean? Your elevator pitch can\u2019t include every accomplishment from every job and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/internship\">internship<\/a> you\u2019ve had. You have to limit yourself to just the top one or two most recent ones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to help you visualize what a 30-second elevator pitch looks like is to write your elevator speech down, but limit yourself to four sentences. This should help you focus on your top highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-write-an-elevator-pitch\">How to Write an Elevator Pitch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, an elevator pitch template includes four essential elements:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Who you are<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you do<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s unique about you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What your \u201cask\u201d is<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Though the \u201cmeat\u201d of your pitch likely doesn\u2019t change often, you should prepare multiple versions of your elevator speech that you can tailor for different situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re a student, the elevator pitch you use at a career fair may not be the same one you use at a networking event. Likewise, if you\u2019re changing careers, you may need to switch up what your \u201cask\u201d is depending on who you talk to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/408f442b1a38a2e967c6b9646891569c.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">Interview Success<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Get prepped and ready for your next interview in this free course from BCLP. You&#039;ll practice your video interviewing skills, learn how to ace the assessment, and more.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2-3 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCommunication, presentation, public speaking, organization, time management\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/bclp\/interview-success-awbm\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Now\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI wear so many different hats and am involved in different businesses,\u201d Gardon says. \u201cSo, if I want someone to be a guest on my podcast, I might tell them how we\u2019ve done over 400 episodes, instead of telling them that I\u2019m a former derivatives trader.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, while the below elements are crucial to your elevator pitch, they can go in almost any order. A good elevator speech usually begins with your name, but you may find that listing your skills before your accomplishments is better for your situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elevator-pitch-part-1-who-are-you\">Elevator Pitch Part 1: Who Are You?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your elevator pitch begins with your name, of course, but also consider throwing in a \u201chook\u201d that gives the person you\u2019re speaking with an opening to ask you questions. Here are some beginning of elevator pitch examples:<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m [your name], a recent graduate of [university] with a degree in [your degree].\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cMy name is [your name] and I\u2019m a junior at [university] majoring in [your major].\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m [your name] and while I\u2019m currently in graphic design, I\u2019ve decided I want to change gears and become a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/product-designer\">product designer<\/a>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice that none of these hooks are particularly unusual, but they do invite the listener to follow up with you. They might ask <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/basics\/what-should-i-go-college-for\">why you chose your major<\/a>, what you thought of your school, or why you decided to switch to a new career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elevator-pitch-part-2-what-do-you-do\">Elevator Pitch Part 2: What Do You Do?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second part explains what you do. However, you shouldn\u2019t limit yourself to a job title. This is the place to mention one outstanding accomplishment from your job, internship, or even a class that will wow your listener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all parts of your elevator speech, this needs to be brief, but it should also be detailed and help the listener get an idea of what you\u2019re capable of:<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cDuring my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/marketing-career-path\">marketing<\/a> internship at [name of company], I grew social media engagement by 43%, which resulted in an uptick in newsletter sign-ups year over year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cOur business is small, but that lets us have more personal interaction, which has helped us keep a loyal and profitable client base for 15 years.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cAfter learning about the stock market, I wanted to test what I learned as well as my skills, so I created a mock portfolio that\u2019s realized a 24% gain over the last year.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elevator-pitch-part-3-what-s-unique-about-you\">Elevator Pitch Part 3: What\u2019s Unique About You?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next section includes something unique about you. While this can include specific skills, you can also trace your career path or accomplishments to illustrate how you use your skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card\">\n\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"94\" src=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/theforage.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ashurst_plaque-case-study-2048x1280.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"forage-core-course-card__name\">You Are Extraordinary<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__description\">Learn how to identify and overcome Imposter Syndrome in this free course from Ashurst UK. You&#039;ll learn to identify what Imposter Syndrome feels like and how to identify your strengths.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--desktop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/managing-self-doubt-imposter-syndrome-8eez\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Today\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__col\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__time\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Avg. Time:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t3-4 hours\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"forage-core-course-card__skills\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"label\">Skills you&#8217;ll build:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSelf-awareness, interview prep, growth mindset, positive self talk.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"forage-core-course-card__button forage-core-course-card__button--mobile\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/simulations\/ashurst\/managing-self-doubt-imposter-syndrome-8eez\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEnroll Today\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Because you only have 30 seconds, you might be tempted to list your skills or accomplishments like a grocery list. But try to link them to an outcome or something you can do.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI enjoy analyzing data and using the results to plan my content calendar, including social media posts.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI worked on my college newspaper, starting on the sports beat, eventually moving my way up to chief editor.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>The first example mentions one skill (data analysis) and two outcomes (planning the content calendar and social media posts). The second example doesn\u2019t mention any skills but illustrates the speaker\u2019s career path (sports beat to chief editor), demonstrating professional growth by taking on increased responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt;&gt;Need help connecting your skills to outcomes? Read <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/interview-questions\/star-method-interview\"><strong>How to Use the STAR Method for Interview Questions<\/strong><\/a><strong> for practical tips and advice.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-elevator-pitch-part-4-call-to-action-or-what-s-your-ask\">Elevator Pitch Part 4: Call to Action (or What\u2019s Your Ask?)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The final part of your elevator pitch includes a call to action. Or, more specifically, what are you asking for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much like networking, you may not want to blurt out \u201ca job!\u201d even if that\u2019s your desired outcome. This section is what you hope will happen, which could be a job, internship, or just a new networking connection.<\/p>\n\n\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI would love to speak to you about being a potential mentor, if you have time.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019d like to follow up with you about how I can get involved in and conduct summer research.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cCan you tell me how you decided on [this] career?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Each of these invites the listener to continue engaging with you either right now or in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-optional-part-5-something-memorable\">Optional Part 5: Something Memorable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, depending on the situation, you might want to include something memorable in your elevator pitch. 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I spent last year student teaching at my old high school, and it was quite the experience being on the other side. I\u2019m graduating in the spring and am looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theforage.com\/blog\/careers\/jobs-for-biology-majors\">teach high school biology<\/a>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m Ella, and I\u2019m currently an individual contributor at XYZ company running the social media accounts. I use Google Analytics to analyze and improve content performance, and my personal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@theforage\">TikTok<\/a> has XXX followers. I\u2019m looking to move to a leadership role at a mid to large-size company where I can mentor others.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>\u201cI\u2019m Mike and I\u2019m a sophomore at XYZ university. When I was a kid, I really wanted to communicate with animals, which is partly why I\u2019m majoring in zoology. I\u2019m not sure what career is best suited for me. Can you tell me how you ended up in yours?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I\u2019m Sarah, a recent graduate with a degree in English. I&#8217;ve spent the past year teaching English as a second language in South America. I&#8217;m passionate about helping students reach their full potential and am eager to join a dynamic school environment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Alex, a marketing major with a strong background in social media. I&#8217;ve successfully managed social media campaigns for multiple brands, recently driving a 40% increase in engagement for a New York-based lifestyle brand. I&#8217;m looking for a role where I can leverage my social media skills to help companies connect with their target audience.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Emily, a journalism major with experience in both print and digital media. I&#8217;ve written articles for our campus newspaper and interned at a local news station. I&#8217;m passionate about storytelling and want to pursue a career in journalism or content creation.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Ethan, a recent graduate with a degree in data science. I&#8217;ve interned at a consulting firm where I analyzed large datasets to identify trends and make recommendations. 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I saw your LinkedIn post about what you\u2019re doing with employee surveys, and I\u2019d love to learn more.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Noah, a recent graduate who\u2019s interested in supply chain management. I have experience in streamlining operations from my last internship, where I reduced inventory costs by 20% and improved delivery times by 32%. I&#8217;m looking for a role where I can use my analytical skills to optimize supply chains and improve efficiency.&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Hi, I&#8217;m Eleanor. I&#8217;m a recent graduate in marketing with a passion for data analysis. I&#8217;m interested in learning more about career opportunities in the tech industry. Would you be available for a 15-minute conversation to talk about breaking into the field?\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m Olivia, a recent graduate with a degree in sociology. I&#8217;m passionate about social justice and want to pursue a career that makes a positive impact, specifically in the education sector.\u00a0 Do you have any recommendations for organizations or nonprofits that align with my interests?&#8221;<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-deliver-your-elevator-pitch-dos-and-don-ts\">How to Deliver Your Elevator Pitch: Dos and Don\u2019ts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve written (and rewritten) your elevator pitch, you\u2019re almost ready to try it out. Before you do, though, ensure your delivery is memorable \u2014 for the right reasons!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tips for nailing your elevator pitch \u2014 and common mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Practice, Practice, Practice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Practice makes perfect, of course. And while you don\u2019t want to sound too rehearsed, you also don\u2019t want to trip over your elevator pitch or start rambling. Practice your speech in front of a mirror, with friends or family, or record yourself to make sure you\u2019re getting it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Time Yourself&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirty seconds can feel like forever or fly right by. Time yourself to make sure your elevator speech isn\u2019t too long or too short, and adjust as necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Don\u2019t Sound Like a Robot&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019ll want to use your \u201cinside voice,\u201d vary your tone. 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That means that while you want to nail your pitch, you can\u2019t just focus on yourself \u2014 pay attention to their verbal and nonverbal cues, and adjust your strategy if necessary.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make Your Elevator Pitch: The Bottom Line<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An elevator pitch is useful in all sorts of professional (and even personal!) situations. By taking stock of what you do and what you <em>want<\/em> to do, you\u2019ll find the perfect elements to include in yours and impress the next person you pitch it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more tips and tricks to help you create the perfect elevator pitch? 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