Teaching Students To Do An Elevator Speech

In a class I recently taught, we discussed how to do an elevator speech. Essentially it's a short (30 seconds to 3 minutes) introduction of yourself to a potential employer or client that's aimed at presenting a professional first impression. Content might include:

    What makes you unique? 

    What problems can you solve?

    What example can you give that illustrates a successful outcome to a problem?

   

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Here's an example from business students at the University of South Florida.

 

Comments

[Mike Wagner]

Excellent lesson!

All part of designing and "owning" one's brand.

Too few do this. But better for those who do.

Keep creating...a contagious brand,
Mike

[Dr. Delaney Kirk]

Thanks, Mike. The MBA students asked if I had an elevator speech...guess I better get busy :)