Elevator Speech Example Hello, my name is Jordan Brown. I am a recent graduate of Community College of Allegheny County with an Associate of Science in Criminal Justice. As part of my education, I completed an internship with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police and was assigned to Zone 1, where I shadowed and worked closely with officers primarily during the 3:00–11:00 PM shift. My experience includes gathering evidence from crime scenes, completing reports, and assisting with crowd control and traffic accidents. Currently, I am working as a security guard for ABC Security at the ZYX apartment complex. In this position, I interact with the residents and guests and ensure all individuals and grounds are safe and secure. My employment history also includes working as a landscaper and laborer. I am now searching for an opportunity with a local police department as a full-time officer. Develop Your own Elevator Speech After you have developed an “elevator speech” you are comfortable with, practice delivering it. Practice in a mirror or video yourself giving the speech. Also, time yourself giving the speech. The maximum time should be 75 seconds. Do you sound natural and relaxed? This is your introduction to a potential employer, so you need to sound confident and professional. When using this speech at a job/career fair or at the beginning of an interview, you want the potential employer to want to learn about you and have a positive response. Remember, this speech is the first impression you are giving to a potential employer, so you want to convey your experience and skills as they relate to the position you are seeking. Most importantly, you want to sound positive and confident and not like a robot who is repeating a memorized speech.
Outline of Your Elevator Speech
Who are you?
What skills and experience?
Type of position/ opportunity you are seeking
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the more opportunities you will find. Look for Jobs in Government
Federal, state and municipal governments recruit graduates. Jobs range from forest rangers to FBI agents, from technical specialists to general administrators. Salaries are usually excellent, and benefits compare favorably with those in private industry. For websites, go to page 9.
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