Career Blueprints
Creating a 30-Second Elevator Speech
Your stop to the future
If you are stuck about the whole career networking process, think about creating a 30-second elevator speech. This simplified approach provides an organized way to introduce yourself to a professional contact. Think of the 30-second elevator speech as a personal pitch, or as a script that you develop with the distinct purpose of establishing rapport or a relationship with a potentially valuable contact. This short-hand introduction can also act to stimulate interest on the part of your contact. Hopefully your 30-second speech will cultivate curiosity and generate questions from your contact that will provide more information about your background and interests. There are many situations where the 30-second elevator speech can be useful …
