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A personal elevator pitch is a succinct story about your professional past and ambitions. Generally 90 seconds or less, a successful elevator pitch markets you as a standout hire.

In this video, Jenn, a certified career coach, will give you the knowledge you need to tell a compelling story about who you are and where you are going in under two minutes. This type of elevator pitch is perfect for introducing yourself in an interview or a networking event.

00:00 Welcome
00:38 What is an elevator pitch?
01:22 How to structure an elevator pitch
01:59 Who are you?
03:55 How did you get here?
05:09 Where are you going?
06:15 End with a call to action
07:20 Best practices for making an elevator pitch
09:30 Example elevator pitch
10:00 Recap

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