1. 30 Second Pitch You never get a second chance to make a first impression

2. 30 Second Pitch 2 What is an effective elevator pitch?  Goal – GREAT first impression and to give a little information about yourself to get the conversation started.  Who you are  What you do (in terms of how that brings value to your Target Audience)  What you’re looking for or whom you’d like to connect with  Learn about the other person

3. 30 Second Pitch 3 Structure of the Pitch  Introduction  Name, Graduate Student in Management Studies Program at BU  Interesting Tidbit  You could state why you chose to get your masters  Or…..what is unique about you that you hope to bring to the industry  Or……why x interests you  What you’re looking for  Ask about the other person

4. 30 Second Pitch 4 Who are you? It’s not just your name  First impression  Smile  Be Confident  Polite  Eye contact  Interested in them  Neatly dressed  My name is _______ and I am currently enrolled in the Management Studies Graduate Program at BU.

5. 30 Second Pitch 5 Interesting tidbit  Why are you in the Program?  What is it about you that’s different than other professionals?  Why are you interested in x?

6. 30 Second Pitch 6 What You’re Looking For  What is your goal at whatever event you’re at?  People love to help so let people know how they can help you.  Ex: I’m looking to meet product managers at technology/science companies so I can learn about their real-world challenges.  Ex: I’m looking to meet business analysts at medical device companies to learn more about how I can best prepare for my career.

7. 30 Second Pitch 7 In closing  Engage the other person.  Be intriguing  Ask about them

8. 30 Second Pitch 8 How many versions do you need?  Target Audiences  Networking  Interviewing  Industry Professional  Non-Industry Person What if you meet someone randomly in an elevator, café, etc….always be ready!

9. 30 Second Pitch 9 Practice Time

10. 30 Second Pitch 10 Questions? Help?  What do you do if you get into a jam or need help? Schedule an appointment with me! Cris Nigro Feld Career Center cmnigro@bu.educmnigro@bu.edu or 617-358-0542