SV/HV Elevator pitch

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1,2

Today's programme:

Literature

Elevator pitch

Read your literature

Aims:

After today's lesson I know:

• what an elevator pitch is
• the important aspects of an elevator pitch
• how to create an elevator pitch in steps

What is an elevator pitch?

Your assignment:

• Make an elevator pitch (25- 60 secondes) in which you present yourself.

• Introduce yourself
• state what your goal is of this elevator pitch
• sell yourself to the receiver of the elevator pitch
• keep it short (max. 30 seconds)

And now:

• Watch the interactive film

• Answer the questions in LessonUp
• Tip; copy / paste your answers in Word / on a piece of paper for your own Elevator   Pitch.
  

01:11

Step 1. Write down your goal for your personal pitch

01:37

Step 2. Introduce yourself:
1. who are you
2. what you've been doing (werk- / stage-ervaring)

01:58

Step 3. Write down what makes you unique for the job you are applying for.

02:16

Elevator pitch

Op Bord:

• Programma
• Wachtwerk

02:16

How could you finish your elevator pitch?
(closing statement/ call to action)

6 steps of an elevator pitch:

1. Goal of your pitch

2. Who are you and what's your (relevant) experience

3. What makes you unique? (selling points)

4. End with an engaging/ enthusiastic statement (call to action)

5. Put it all together

6. Practice and record your elevator pitch

Keep it simple!

Tips:

• Know your Unique Selling Points (qualities) and mention them in your pitch!

• Keep it short (25 - 60 seconds) 
• A pitch doesn't have to be complete! 
• You want the employer to be interested in you

• Be enthusiastic and convincing
• Use your own words and present yourself

Assignment:

Create your elevator pitch.

• 6 steps
• 60 seconds

Done? --> Text 2 reader

Aims:

• You know what an elevator pitch is
• You know the important aspects of an elevator pitch
• You know how to create an elevator pitch in four steps

Practice your elevator pitch!

- In pairs

- Take turns

- Give each other feedback

What have you learned today?
How did you do that?

Thank you! See you next lesson!