KNOWING WHO YOU ARE AND HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF
Today's session will cover-
Ice Breaker Activity
Elevator Pitch
Time capsule icebreaker
This activity is designed to help you think about how you would like to be represented.
Think of 3 items that you would put inside a Time Capsule to represent yourself
You will have 3 minutes to think of the items.
Discuss with the group what you picked to represent yourself and why?
Elevator Pitch
What is an elevator pitch?
A brief 30-60 second speech
Which sparks people’s interest in you
It needs to be interesting
Succinct
Memorable
why use an ELEVATOR Pitch
An elevator pitch will help you:
Be prepared to make a good impression when meeting people
Promote yourself when networking or meeting new people
Promote yourself at interview
create your speech
Who are you?
What industry are you interested in
What is unique about you? (Skills/Strengths)
What benefits can employers derive from your skills based on your accomplishments
Engage with a question or follow up
Elevator speech activity
Write your draft Elevator Speech in your notebook
Record your Elevator Speech
Practice your speech
Noticing your body language, tone, presentation
Present your Elevator Speech to the class