Elevator pitches are crucial in the processes of recruiting and interviewing for jobs and internships. They give you an opportunity to introduce yourself, explain your background and experience, and describe what you are looking for in a brief and concise manner. The idea is that if you were in a quick conversation with someone for about thirty seconds (e.g. in an elevator with them), that you would be prepared to pitch yourself well enough to him/her to leave a positive impression. The below information should be incorporated into your elevator pitch:

• Introduction
  • Name, education, current or former occupation
  • E.g. "My name is John and I am a junior at the University of South Carolina studying Marketing and Management. This past summer, I was able to serve in the role as a Marketing and Communications Intern for ABC Corporation in XYZ City."
• Summary of experience
  • Brief sentence or two describing what you have done professionally and how it could lend to you becoming a valuable addition to a future company
  • Don't feel as if it is necessary to cram in lots of information - you will be given opportunity to elaborate moving forward
  • E.g. "During my internship at ABC Corporation, I gained skills in time management, analysis, and communication through my research and client-faced interactions."
• Statement of what you're searching for
  • Explain whether you are looking for a job, internship, professional connection, etc.
  • E.g. "I am searching for professional experiences to learn more about a potential career path in Marketing Research and Social Media, as well as to expand my professional experience within the field of Marketing."

Using this quick tips, you can feel confident pitching yourself at a career fair, on the street, or hey, even in an elevator! Best of luck in your job or internship search, and feel free to reach out on our social media with any further questions we can answer.