30-SECOND ELEVATOR PITCH
An “elevator pitch” is a 30-second spoken statement about you, in your own authentic voice. It is a
well-prepared answer to the questions “Tell me a little bit about yourself,” or “So, what do you do?”
Who you are: My name is . I am a(n) specializing in
(Tip: Use your actual job title or a descriptive term for your occupation/skills. Move from the general to
the specific) For example: “I am a graduating chemistry major specializing in the food sciences,” or “I am a Research Assistant on a project specializing in energy-efficient building materials.”
What you do:
(Tip: Write a single sentence that describes what you do so the other person can picture
what you mean). For example: “I work with…” or “My responsibilities include…”
Why you are the best, unique, talented, or particularly good at doing:
(Tip: Write a sentence that expresses your best skills and/or strengths, and sets you apart from others with your same degree.
Provide a concrete example if possible). For example: “My sales quota consistently exceeds that of my
peers,” or “My experience speaking to large groups allows me to…”
What contributions are you hoping to make:
(Taking the employer’s perspective, what problem will you solve for the employer, or for the world?) For example: “One of my goals is to use my skills and experience to maximize your company’s…” or “ Continuing my research track, I hope to make advances in…”