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ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHEETOverview: What is an elevator pitch? It’s an introductory statement that lets people know something about you and what you have to offer an employer. An elevator pitch can be used in multiple situations, e.g., at the top of your resume, on your LinkedIn profile, during networking, and in a job interview. An elevator pitch typically includes:A brief overview of your work historyNumber of years of experience (if applicable)Education Brief overview of your skills and accomplishmentsYour value proposition, i.e., what is your promise of value? What are the tangible results people can expect from you consistently?Your job focus (used during networking situations)Your target companies (used during networking situations)In a networking situation, you may conclude with:“Do you have any contacts within the ____________ industry?” (State functional area of interest)In a job search situation, you may conclude with:“What opportunities do you have within ____________?” (State target company) Tip: Practice your elevator pitch with a friend or family member. Another idea is to practice in front of a mirror, record with your phone, or leave a voicemail on your phone and listen to the recording.Putting Your Elevator Pitch Together: Follow the 4 steps below to compile the basis of your pitch. An elevator pitch should be no longer than 30-60 second long.Step 1: The top 3 skills employers are seeking for this type of job that I can offer:1.2.3.Step 2: The top 3 strengths most important for this job focus that I can offer:1.2.3.Step 3: What problem do you love to solve when it comes to your work? How do you solve it? What are the tangible results people can expect from me consistently? What makes me unique, relevant, and compelling?1.2.3Step 4: What are my top 3 accomplishments related to the above skills: 1.2.3.My Elevator Pitch: ................
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