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Pitch training in preparation for interviews

Definition:

The“Elevator pitch”[1] in the job interview context is a brief description of oneself, goals, and aspirations that a job candidate prepares (i.e., writes and practices) prior to an interview or as a professional introduction, to have ready if asked questions such as “tell me a little about yourself.” 

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_pitch

Useful resources on Pitch training in preparation for interviews:

Carnegie Mellon University Career & Professional Development Center. (2020). Find a Job of Internship. https://www.cmu.edu/career/students-and-alumni/find-a-job-or-internship/index.html

The “Interviewing Tips” section contains the particularly useful “Elevator Pitch (professional self-introduction) Quick Tips.” Related videos (including analysis and examples of making improvements) include: Using your Research Experience in your Elevator Pitch, Discussing your Service Experience in your Elevator Pitch, Leveraging your Leadership Skills in your Elevator Pitch, and Ask the Experts: Using your Elevator Pitch.  

University of Massachusetts Amherst: The College of Natural Sciences. (2018). College of Natural Sciences Career Development Handbook. https://www.cns.umass.edu/sites/default/files/attachments/career_dev_handbook.pdf

Pages 39-40 provide a guide to creating an effective pitch. Includes sample pitches and tips.

Tags: IPS OC; PSR IKS; PSR ER; PSR LL; PSR GL; CompTS; CompGS

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Author: Stephanie Krueger

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Last Updated: October 28, 2021

 

Editor: Last modified: 24.5. 2024 08:05