BP- Mod1 - Elevator Pitch

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1. ELEVATOR PITCH www.englishpriority.com
2. What is an Elevator Pitch? www.englishpriority.com An Elevator Pitch tells recruiters, networkers, or people in general what you’ve got to offer in a handy nutshell. It’s a 30- to 60-second message that conveys your unique value, including what you do, how you do it, and for whom.
3. What is an Elevator Pitch? www.englishpriority.com An Elevator Pitch tells recruiters, networkers, or people in general what you’ve got to offer in a handy nutshell. It’s a 30- to 60-second message that conveys your unique value, including what you do, how you do it, and for whom. This essential self-marketing tool is basically a concise statement of your key skills and the value you can bring to any organization you’re hoping to work for.
4. Example: www.englishpriority.com • Industry-accredited software developer for enterprises.
5. Example: www.englishpriority.com • Industry-accredited software developer for enterprises. • Industry-accredited software developer with 7 years’ experience developing apps and tools for enterprises.
6. Example: www.englishpriority.com • Industry-accredited software developer for enterprises. • Industry-accredited software developer with 7 years’ experience developing apps and tools for enterprises. • Industry-accredited software developer with 7 years’ experience developing apps and tools for enterprises. I’m now looking to develop my strong team- building skills in an environment where technical innovation is vital for business success.
7. www.englishpriority.com How to Craft an Elevator Pitch ‘[I am] an X with Y looking to do Z’ X sums up what you do, ideally with some sort of credential or proof point attached (e.g., ‘industry-accredited,’ ‘highly experienced,’ or ‘bilingual’).
8. www.englishpriority.com How to Craft an Elevator Pitch ‘[I am] an X with Y looking to do Z’ X sums up what you do, ideally with some sort of credential or proof point attached (e.g., ‘industry-accredited,’ ‘highly experienced,’ or ‘bilingual’). Y relates to your experience and the sort of value you offer (e.g., ‘with 5 years’ experience in negotiating merger & acquisition deals in the retail sector’).
9. www.englishpriority.com How to Craft an Elevator Pitch ‘[I am] an X with Y looking to do Z’ X sums up what you do, ideally with some sort of credential or proof point attached (e.g., ‘industry-accredited,’ ‘highly experienced,’ or ‘bilingual’). Y relates to your experience and the sort of value you offer (e.g., ‘with 5 years’ experience in negotiating merger & acquisition deals in the retail sector’). Z is what you’re looking for next, ideally framed as a benefit to your potential audience (e.g., ‘looking to translate my proven business development skills into effective fundraising initiatives in the non-profit sector’).
10. www.englishpriority.com Examples: ‘International digital marketing specialist who’s launched over 20 websites in 10 languages across 12 countries. Now looking for an exciting opportunity to combine my technical and creative marketing capabilities, ideally in the e-commerce or B2B space”.
11. www.englishpriority.com Examples: International trade consultant and tech sector specialist with 8 years’ experience in tech policy, international business development, and strategy in the UK, US, and New Zealand. Ready for a new challenge as a C-Level commercial advisor to a high-growth tech company.
12. www.englishpriority.com Examples: Business developer for the Asia Pacific healthcare space who’s all about helping to enable new models of integrated and coordinated care. Looking for a provider who shares my vision of a society where an individual will receive personalized care, which incorporates the different dimensions that are central to an individual's wellness.
13. Now let’s write your own Elevator Pitch: www.englishpriority.com ‘[I am] an X with Y looking to do Z’
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