Quality elevator pitches should be something that is in the toolkit of every young professional striving for excellence. It does not matter whether you’re a student, recent graduate, or just looking to make a career change, mastering an elevator pitch does go a long way. By definition, an elevator pitch is a short description that explains who you are and what you want to do. Here is Elliot Loh's recipe for a successful elevator pitch.
The basics of the pitch is that it should not be longer than a short elevator ride, meaning no more than 30 or 40 seconds tops.
There are various moments throughout the course of your internship where you will get to meet new people. A good elevator pitch can definitely help you grow your network. If you are at an eloquent networking event or just in the elevator with another professional employee that you really respect, you will not have a lot of time to chat.
What an elevator speech does is, it will capture their attention, and leave them wanting to know more about the skills that you have to offer. In other instances, you can also use an elevator pitch to introduce new project ideas, colleagues or organizations. Having your own elevator pitch is extremely useful and it comes in handy a lot of times.
There are certainly ways in which you can craft your elevator pitch to land an internship. Prior to your internship, make sure you follow these steps to ensure that your elevator pitch is crafted to perfection.
To recap and summarize, we’ve come up with a good checklist of a powerful elevator pitch:
An elevator pitch is simply a quick introduction to who you are and what you want to do. It is around 30 seconds long and triggers interest and thoughtful responses. Be clear and show your employers who you are. Insert a certain degree of authority when delivering your pitch. It is about them, not you. Highlight your value and characteristics and introduce your uniqueness and distinct characteristics. Make sure that your elevator pitch is relatable.
And...here is how you can make your pitch super impactful.
Role play your pitch with team members, friends and family. Record yourself, and change anything, if necessary. Go listen to other pitches and note what works, or not. It does not hurt to get second opinions. Document it in your mobile phone, so you won’t be at a loss for words and lastly, practice makes perfect.
Delivering an elevator pitch is a necessary skill set for success. During your internship with us, you will get a lot of practice delivering elevator pitches to clients and your supervisors. Our internship programs are meant to help you excel in your industry of interest and the only way to do that is by getting adequate work experience.
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