Interview Fridays: Tell Me About Yourself - The Elevator Pitch

An Elevator Pitch is basically your brief summary about who you are and what you do and should be no longer than an elevator ride.  You can use an elevator pitch during an interview when asked "Tell Me About Yourself" or as an introduction when networking.

The key to an elevator pitch is to sell yourself and be confident without being smug or annoying.  Practice makes perfect, so rehearse your speech and ask people for feedback.  Does it sound sincere?  Is it to long? Does it make sense?

Hi, my name is Natasha and I'm a recruiter.  I've been in recruiting for over 3 years now and have worked in both corporate and agency environments.  I've hired for all types of positions including entry-level sales reps, Java Developers, and managers of health information departments.  I also work with people to help prepare them for their next job opportunity by editing resumes and conducting mock interviews.