{"id":51478,"date":"2018-02-20T23:50:30","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T23:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writemyessayfree.com\/drafting-the-elevator-speech"},"modified":"2017-08-16T12:35:41","modified_gmt":"2017-08-16T12:35:41","slug":"drafting-the-elevator-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.benedictsol.com\/blogs\/drafting-the-elevator-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Drafting the Elevator Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>For this some of my past jobs have been Medical Assistant, United States Airforce, Phlebotomist Training supervisor, Healthcare office manager. So that this may be easier for you to match this elevator speech&nbsp; to me. <\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>My current job is the heathcare offfice manager for a dialysis clinic at the VA hospital.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>For this discussion prompt, you will write an \u201celevator speech.\u201d Every job seeker needs an elevator speech, which is a succinct, 30-second to 1-minute speech that summarizes all of your experience, your current occupation, and a few important reasons why you would&nbsp; be a perfect fit for a particular job. You can think of an elevator speech as a sort of quick sales pitch to get a potential employer interested in hiring you. Craft an elevator speech that articulates your past experience, your current work, and the specific qualifications that make you an ideal candidate for&nbsp; a particular job. (Ideally, this job would be one that you\u2019re interested in pursuing after earning your degree, or you might even craft an elevator speech for a possible promotion at your current profession. Also, you might consult the Jobs in English tab, located under the Course Home page in our online classroom, to find a profession suited to your particular skillset.) Please feel free to think broadly and creatively about the \u201celevator speech.\u201d Some students might tell a story to interest their perspective employer. Others dazzle them with cutting-edge ideas. Still others create a lasting impression with humor. Read <a href=\"http:\/\/sfp.ucdavis.edu\/files\/163926.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 30 Second Elevator Speech<\/a> for an explanation and examples of exemplary work in this form of writing. How will you set yourself apart? Finally, watch <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eHbpbGi7keg&amp;feature=youtu.be\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sample &#8220;Elevator Pitches&#8221;<\/a> for a couple of helpful examples of elevator speeches. Also, read <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/nextavenue\/2013\/02\/04\/the-perfect-elevator-pitch-to-land-a-job\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Perfect Elevator Pitch to Land a Job<\/a> for tips on crafting the perfect (elevator) pitch. Your initial post should be at least 250 words in length and include specific examples of your experience and the assets\/ideas you would bring to your new position. Respond to at least two of your classmates\u2019 posts by Day 7. Each response should be at least 125 words long. Offer your classmates an honest and detailed response of their elevator speeches. Put yourself in the shoes of their perspective employer. How might he or she respond or follow up on your classmates\u2019 speech? 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