Self Introductions

OTHER TYPES OF INTRODUCTIONS

The Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch begins with the supposition of a problem, (something that needs to be done or improved upon), swiftly followed by the offer a solution (through a product or skillset you can provide). Then an action statement, (explaining why you are the most effective at what you do). Followed by a proposition, (explaining the benefits of using your product or service), and is then finished with a call to action, imploring your audience either to be proactive in dealing with the said problem, or imploring them to improve upon the products or services they currently offer

An elevator pitch is a specialised type of self-introduction. As the name suggests, in this type of introduction you are pitching an idea or product to your audience. The premise behind the elevator pitch is this: if you found yourself standing beside another person in an elevator, and had from the time you entered the elevator to the time it stopped to sell them something, what would you say to them? This type of pitch is typically used heavily in sales and sometimes when networking (such as at job fairs and career expos), although it can be adapted for interviewing and some people may feel more at ease using this as opposed to using a more conventional self-introduction in their interview

You don’t start an elevator pitch off by stating your name and job title like you would in other types of self-introductions. Instead, the elevator pitch starts with you making a rather bold and assumptive statement – in this instance you are making a supposition about a problem or issue that the person you’re speaking with (or the company they work for) has. Next, this is followed with the offer of a solution (here you will present a skillset you possess as the solution to their problem). When adapted for an interviewing scenario, you should work your qualifications and job skills into this part of your pitch. From there, continue onto your action statement. Here you should emphasize why you would be good at solving this particular problem for them, and the great about this is that it gives you the chance to elaborate further on past accomplishments and achievements at this point in your pitch. Keep the momentum going with a brief proposition statement next. This is a quick statement outlining the benefits of hiring your services that seeks to reassure your listener and give them confidence that they are making a great choice. From there, you should finish your pitch off with a Call to Action. The call to action is the closing part of an elevator pitch, and a good call to action can not only show you in the most knowledgeable, professional, and committed light possible, but it will add value to the rest of your pitch, and engage your listener to an extent to which they fully buy into what your selling them. Remember if used in an interview, the call to action is a great place to underline your own goals and ambitions for the future

Examples for the Elevator Pitch

Examples