Elevator Pitches
The primary purpose of an elevator pitch.
What is: To quickly and effectively communicate your key strengths and interests to potential employers or contacts?
The most important things to include at the top of your resume.
What is: Your name and contact information.
One important thing to do after an interview.
What is: Send a follow-up thank-you email to express appreciation for the opportunity and reiterate your interest in the position.
This online platform is widely used for professional networking and connecting with industry experts.
What is: LinkedIn
One key aspect of professional attire at a career fair.
What is: Wearing clean, well-fitting clothing that is appropriate for the industry.
Name one key element that should be included in an elevator pitch.
What is: Your unique selling point or what sets you apart from others.
This should be avoided on your resume, as it can distract from your qualifications and make your resume look unprofessional.
What is: Personal information such as age, marital status, or hobbies unrelated to the job.
The reasoning for the STAR method being used for interviews.
What is: It’s a technique for answering behavioral questions by describing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result.
Before attending a career fair, to maximize your networking efforts, _.
What is: Research the companies that will be present and understand their job openings, company culture, and recent news.
One essential item to bring with you to a career fair.
What is: Multiple copies of your resume.
True or False: It is important to memorize your elevator pitch word-for-word.
False.
What is: It’s better to practice and be familiar with the content but not overly scripted
True or False: It’s acceptable to use a generic resume for all job applications.
False.
What is: Tailoring your resume to each specific job application is more effective.
True or False: It is appropriate to discuss salary expectations during the first interview.
False.
What is: It’s generally best to wait until later in the interview process to discuss salary.
True or False: It’s acceptable to follow up with a recruiter via email after the career fair.
True.
What is: Following up with a personalized email can help reinforce your interest and keep you top-of-mind.
True or False: It’s acceptable to use your phone during a conversation with a recruiter.
False.
What is: It is best to keep your phone away to maintain professionalism and focus.
Given the following elevator pitch, demonstrate an example that provides better clarity and impact: "I’m Alex, a business student. I did some internships and worked on projects. I want to work in finance."
What is: Add specific examples of what you did during internships or projects and specify what role or type of finance job you are interested in.
When listing your work experience, you should use this to describe your accomplishments, rather than simply listing duties.
What are: Action verbs
Demonstrate an example of answering the question, “Tell me about yourself” in an interview.
What is: Provide a brief summary of your background, key achievements, and why you’re interested in the position.
A key benefit of exchanging business cards at a career fair.
It provides a tangible way to remember and follow up with the contacts you make.
Demonstrate an example of a good way to end a conversation with a recruiter.
What is: Express appreciation for their time and inquire about the next steps, such as how to apply or follow up.
Demonstrate an example of a strong opening sentence for an elevator pitch.
For example: "I’m a recent accounting graduate with a passion for financial analysis and a proven track record of improving financial processes."
Given the following resume work experience bullet point, demonstrate an example that provides better impact for the business industry: "Worked at a cashier register at McDonald's."
What is: "Managed high-volume transactions while delivering excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment. Streamlined order processing during peak hours, reducing wait times by 15% and contributing to improved customer satisfaction scores."
Demonstrate an example of answering the question, “What are your strengths and weaknesses” in an interview.
What is: Discuss your strengths with examples and present weaknesses as areas you’re actively working to improve.
Demonstrate an example of a strong LinkedIn connection request after meeting someone at a networking event.
What is:
Hi Jackie,
It was great to meet you at the Meet the Firms yesterday. I enjoyed our conversation about ABC's rotational program and would love to stay connected. Looking forward to connecting here!
Demonstrate an example of a professional way to follow up with a recruiter after meeting them at a career fair.
What is:
Subject: Great to Meet You at the Meet the Firms
Dear Jackie,
It was a pleasure speaking with you at the Meet the Firms about the opportunities at ABC Corporation. I am excited about the possibility of contributing my accounting skills to your team. I look forward to the next steps and would love the opportunity to further discuss how my background aligns with your needs.
Best regards,
John Doe