Structure an elevator pitch in 3 simple steps
Have you ever heard of the elevator pitch? For those who don't know (yet), it's a lightning-fast presentation (30 to 60 seconds) that captures the attention of a recruiter, a partner or anyone you'd like to convince. The idea is simple: be clear, concise and memorable, as if you only had time for an elevator ride to introduce yourself. 💪
Here's how to build your elevator pitch in 3 simple steps: say who you are, show your value and finally, express what you're looking for.
1. Who are you? (Hook)
The first step in an elevator pitch is to capture attention with a clear and memorable presentation. You have to quickly give an image of who you are, where you come from and what characterizes you. Rather than just stating your name and position, add a personal or differentiating element that makes an impression.
👉 Examples of topics to discuss:
First name, current background (student, employee, retraining). → "Hi, my name is Clara and I'm a design student."
Primary domain or sector. → "I specialize in eco-design."
A hook that differentiates you (passion, value, goal). → "My goal is to put creativity at the service of the environment."
2. What do you do/want to do? (Value)
The second step is to highlight what you can do, what you have already accomplished or what you want to develop. Here, you have to show your added value, your skills or your experience. The idea is to reassure your interlocutor about your legitimacy and potential, without going into too many technical details.
👉 Examples of topics to discuss:
Key skills. → "I have strong project management and digital communication skills."
Concrete experiences (internship, project, workshop). → "During my last internship, I worked on setting up a social media strategy for an NGO."
What you want to develop or bring. → "I would like to put my skills at the service of a company committed to the sustainable transition."
3. What are you looking for? (Call to Action)
The final step is the call to action. You need to be explicit about what you expect from the person you're talking to: an opportunity, a contact, a piece of advice, or just an opening to discussion. This allows you to give a clear direction to your pitch and invite the other person to bounce back.
👉 Examples of topics to discuss:
What you are looking for (internship, permanent contract, training, collaboration). → "I am currently looking for a 6-month internship."
The specific area you are interested in. → "I would like to work in the sustainable digital marketing industry."
Invitation to exchange. → "I would be delighted to discuss it with you and learn more about your projects."
Your story, your impact 🌱
A well-structured elevator pitch is not a speech learned by heart, but a tool to highlight your background, your skills and your ambitions in a very short time. By working on your hook, your added value and your call to action, you will be able to capture attention and make an impression. ✨
At Meet My Job, we believe that everyone has a unique story to tell. Preparing your pitch means giving yourself the means to transform a simple meeting into a real opportunity:
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