In class we discussed the Elevator Pitch, or directed profile. Your first assignment is to write out your own elevator pitch, directed at a potential employer, partner, adminissions director, or whomever else you wish to impress professionally.
Include the following:
- A 5 – 7 word subject line or topic sentence.
A value added introduction.
An acknowledgement of who you are speaking to and what his priorities are.
A specific calll to action.
The entire document should be no more than 125 words.
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Background resources: http://www.creativekeys.net/powerfulpresentations/article1024.htmlhttp://www.quintcareers.com/elevator_speech_dos-donts.html
