Title: Task 13. An Elevator pitch.
Course: Study and career planning / Vierko > Section: Preparing for employment

Complete this task as you approach graduation.

When you start applying for jobs, practice summarizing your skills briefly. The goal of this task is to create an "elevator pitch" that allows you to quickly explain your skills.

Imagine you find a job posting that perfectly matches your skills. You apply for the job and get an interview. Your future employer asks you to convince them in two minutes.

Instructions for the task:

Prepare a two-minute elevator pitch, a short summary of your skills, following the guide below.

1. Who are you?
Start by introducing yourself. Think about what makes you interesting and worth hiring from the employer's perspective. You can mention your hobbies, summer jobs, or any work experience.
2. What can you do?
Share what skills you have and what you’re good at. You could list three key things you’re skilled in.
3. What value can you offer?
This is the most important part of the elevator pitch. Convince the employer why they should hire you. What can you offer that’s unique? Do you have skills others might not, or are you eager to learn?
4. Use a story to illustrate your point
If you have time, share an example of positive feedback you’ve received from a job or school project.
It’s a good idea to practice your pitch regularly so that you’re prepared when the moment comes.
You can practice and improve your elevator pitch throughout your studies. This task will be part of the course assessment.
5. Record your pitch
Click the “ADD SUBMISSION” button below. Select the microphone icon above the text box. Record your pitch.