Discussion - Elevator Speech

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while networking and seeking employment. Typically, an elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. Some examples of where you could use your elevator speech are at a networking event, during a job interview, or in a social setting.

Watch The Elevator Pitch Career Spots video (3:25 minutes) and design a 1-minute sales pitch that is tailored toward your chosen career path. Warehouse management is only one possible position available in the Supply Chain Management career field. Choose the specific position that interests you. It is recommended that you utilize one of the following voice recording options to hear your elevator speech and share it with your classmates. (Note: Only the free version is required to complete this assignment.)

• Voki
• iTalk
• PowerPoint
• YouTube

Once you have completed your recording, share your pitch with the class by copying and pasting the link of your recording into the body of your initial post. If you are having trouble recording your elevator speech, please contact your instructor.

View/Listen to at least two of your peers' elevator speeches and comment on how well they presented the following information:

• Who they are
• Why they are qualified
• What they have to offer the organization or industry

Respond to at least two of your classmates' posts.