The Elevator Pitch

Student Activity Worksheet
Video: The Elevator Pitch

1. What should an “Elevator Pitch” tell people about yourself?
A. ) Who you are
B. ) What you want
C. ) What you bring to the table
D. ) All of the above

2. How can creating your elevator pitch be beneficial to you?
A. ) It forces you to think about what you really want in a career
B. ) It helps you to compare yourself to other candidates
C. ) Allows you a platform to demonstrate your sense of humor
D. ) None of the Above

3. Which of the following should you avoid including in your opening statement?
A. ) Your name
B. ) Where you went to college
C. ) Jokes and clichés
D. ) What your area of interest is

4. Unless you are in an actual elevator, you should not give an elevator pitch:
True
False

5. How can you ensure that you deliver your speech with confidence?
A. ) Make it up on the spot
B. ) Write your pitch in the same way you speak
C. ) Have someone you trust write it for you
D. ) All of the above

6. Your elevator pitch should be well thought out and something you have memorized.
True
False