Elevator Pitch Ph Student Preso by Christina Canters

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HOW TOYOURSELFTALK ABOUT

AKA How to create your perfect ‘Elevator Pitch’

“What do you do?”

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1. Ability to work in a team structure

2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems (tie)

3. Ability to communicate verbally with people

4. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

5. Ability to obtain and process information

6. Ability to analyze quantitative data

7. Technical knowledge related to the job

8. Proficiency with computer software programs

9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports

10. Ability to sell and influence others

GRADUATESWANT INEMPLOYERS SKILLS

Source: Forbes Article

HOW TOYOURSELFTALK ABOUT

Why bother?

1. More awesome opportunities2. More confidence in yourself3. Fewer awkward conversations

What’s a pitch?

Bad pitches:

“I’m just a student.”“I’m doing business.”“I’m studying.”“I’m an accountant.”“I’m in IT.”

A better pitch:

“I help businesses look good through their branding.”

(Graphic designer)

“I help people celebrate what they value most in their lives.”

(portrait photographer)

Create your pitch

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Confidence-boosting tipsPractice

1.Create your pitch

1.1. What am I passionate about?

2. What do I offer? What are my strengths?

3. Who (people or company) would I like to help?

2.Boost your confidence!

Practice3.