Elevator Pitch
Share about yourself, briefly, in 30 seconds or less
Elevator Pitch Recommendations
Rule 1: Define success. Before you can succeed, first identify what it is you want to achieve, like connection, collaboration, awareness
Rule 2: Make the introduction
Rule 3: Embody your pitch (i.e., tone, pace, volume)
Rule 4: Tailor to your audience
Rule 5: Tell a story
Rule 6: Focus on “why” (see Sinek's talk on TedEx 17m:58)
Rule 7: Keep it positive
Rule 8: Be memorable
Rule 9: Make the ask and follow up
Rule 10: Practice, practice, practice
Outline of a Elevator Pitch
Greeting: Hello, my name is…
Year in School: I am a (sophomore, junior, etc.)…
Major: majoring in…
Experience: I have done (research, projects, etc.) on…
Accomplishments: I have (produced, presented, written)…
Seeking: I am seeking a(n)…(internship, full-time job, etc.)
Question: I know your company has a program on (X, Y, Z), can you tell me a little bit about the ongoing projects in which interns could participate?
Example of student elevator pitch on their website.
