JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. Enhanced Success Skills for Crooms Academy of Information Technology Fall 2013 – Week 3

OBJECTIVES Learn about an “elevator speech” Prepare an “elevator speech” Learn a proper handshake Conflict resolution and negotiation

Elevator Speech A 30 second overview of your knowledge, skills and accomplishments. The term comes from the time it takes to complete a normal elevator ride from the top to the bottom floor. It is an opportunity to get your point across in a timely manner.

Elevator Speech continued What is in an elevator speech? Who you are What you’ve accomplished What you hope to accomplish in the future

Elevator Speech continued Why is an elevator speech important? It is used as a marketing tool Realizing the importance of each and every personal encounter you make can often be the difference between success and failure in securing a job or internship

Elevator Speech You get 5 minutes to prepare an elevator speech… Please make sure you include: Your name Your school and One great thing about you

Elevator Speech practice time Please get in pairs and practice your speech with one another. Each person gets 45 seconds GO!

Handshakes

Handshakes: What NOT to do

Don’t do this

Or this

Or even this

Or this

And certainly not this!

The key to a good handshake... IT IS ALL IN THE GRIP!

LET’S PRACTICE!

Potential Interview Questions Resolving conflict Turn to page 21 in your workbook Describe a time when you used the skill of conflict resolution…

Next week Perfect your elevator speech Practice Memorize First impressions Dress for success Work smart