What is an elevator pitch?

An elevator pitch is a quick, concise way to introduce yourself to a potential employer! It is called an elevator pitch because you want your introduction to be timed appropriately to deliver it while riding an elevator up a floor (around 30 seconds). This is a great tool for career fairs!

What should my elevator pitch include?

• Your name, pronouns (if comfortable), and present work or academic situation
• A brief overview of your experiences and skills
• What you’re looking to learn or what you can offer the organization
• A relevant question the employer can answer

Use the following prompts to help you form your elevator speech:

1. Who am I? (Include your full name, year in school, major/minor)
2. What do I have to offer? (Include unique and relevant experiences – work,
   student organizations, internships, volunteer work)
3. Why am I interested in your organization or industry? (Use this as a chance to
   show you have down your research)
4. What do I have to offer or what am I hoping to learn?

Hear from two of our employer partners on what they’re looking for in a student’s elevator pitch.