The 30 second "elevator pitch."

A 30 second elevator pitch is a simple way to present to someone else a clear understanding of who you are. It piques the interest of a listener who invites you to “Tell me a little about yourself,” and it provides a brief and compelling answer to the question< “Why should I hire you?”

What should your elevator include??

1. A brief personal introduction that includes your career objective or the type of position you want.

2. Three or four specific accomplishments that prove you meet or exceed the requirements for that position.

Remember - you have 30 seconds, keep it simple and straight to the point. You'll have plenty of time to get into detail later.

3. A few character traits or adaptive skills that set you apart from typical applicants.

Once you’ve created your elevator pitch, memorize it completely and try it out on your friends, family, and colleagues. When reciting your elevator pitch convey passion, confidence, and instill some of your personality into the pitch. It really makes a difference when your message has some feeling to it.