how to talk about yourself (aka the 'elevator pitch')

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HOW TO YOURSELF TALK ABOUT AKA How to create your perfect ‘Elevator Pitch’, for students of PLV College of Business Administration

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HOW TOYOURSELFTALK ABOUT

AKA How to create your perfect ‘Elevator Pitch’, for students of PLV College of Business Administration

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“What do you do?”

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Join the free 21-day confidence-building course at thecmethod.com

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1. Ability to work in a team structure

2. Ability to make decisions and solve problems (tie)

3. Ability to communicate verbally with people

4. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

5. Ability to obtain and process information

6. Ability to analyze quantitative data

7. Technical knowledge related to the job

8. Proficiency with computer software programs

9. Ability to create and/or edit written reports

10. Ability to sell and influence others

GRADUATESWANT INEMPLOYERS SKILLS

Source: Forbes Article

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HOW TOYOURSELFTALK ABOUT

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Why bother?

1. More awesome opportunities2. More confidence in yourself3. Fewer awkward conversations

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What’s a pitch?

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“I’m just a student.”“I’m doing business.”“I’m studying.”“I’m an accountant.”“I’m in IT.”

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“I help businesses look good through their branding.”

(Graphic designer)

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“I help people celebrate what they value most in their lives.”

(portrait photographer)

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Create your pitch

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Confidence-boosting tipsPractice

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1.Create your pitch

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1.What am I passionate about?What do I offer?What makes me different?Who would I like to help?What should the listener do after hearing this?

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2.Boost your confidence!

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Practice3.