Going up? Prepare your elevator pitch

Everyone should have a current elevator pitch. You never know when you will enter an elevator and realize the person who comes in behind you works for the company you have been trying to get an interview with. You have just the time it takes to get from one floor to another to explain to them who you are, what you do, and why they should care. In fact, whenever you meet someone new in your professional world, you should have a ready answer to the “tell me about yourself” request. You usually have only a minute or so to convince them that you’re worth a conversation. These tips will help you be prepared when these opportunities arise. Who you are. Start with your name (it’s amazing how often people forget to include that) and affiliation. Providing your school, company, or organization will give context for the information that follows.