Do you have an Elevator Speech, Pitch or 2 Minute Drill?

An "Elevator Pitch" (or Elevator Speech or Two-Minute Drill) is a quick synopsis of your background and experience. The reason it's called an elevator speech is because you should be able to present it during a brief elevator ride. Done right, this short speech helps you introduce yourself to career connections in a compelling way."

Your "Elevator Pitch" can be used during job interviews, especially when you're asked about yourself. Interviewers often begin with the question, "Tell me about yourself" — think of your elevator pitch as a super-condensed version of your response to that request."

This speech is all about you: who you are, what you do, and what you want to do (if you're job hunting).

Your elevator pitch is a way to share your expertise and credentials quickly and effectively with people who don't know you.

Your elevator speech should be brief. Restrict the speech to 30 to 60 seconds — that's the time it takes to ride an elevator, hence the name. You don't need to include your entire work history and career objectives.

Practice, practice, practice. The best way to get comfortable with an elevator speech is to practice it until the speed and “pitch” come naturally, without sounding robotic.

Have a business card ready. If you have a "business card" offer it at the end of the conversation as a way to continue the dialog. A copy of your resume, if you're at a job fair or professional networking event, will also show your enthusiasm and preparedness. Check out Vista Print: https://www.vistaprint.com/lpt...

Elevator Pitch Examples...

“I’m an Executive Branding and Job Search Strategist. I partner with top level executives to define what differentiates them from their competition and strategically position them to land their next great gig.”

“I’m a turnaround management expert in the Federal sector. I take on challenges no one in their right mind would touch and transform losers into profitable organizations. People always say, ‘If it’s broke, give it to Len.'”

Additional Information

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Contact

Len Deane Jr.

deaneL70@verizon.net