EXAMPLE OF 30-SECOND ELEVATOR SPEECH

Hi, my name is Bob Raikes. I am a career                      WHO YOU ARE

counselor and am in between jobs.                                WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR

I have 27 years experience; I am a National Certified     WHAT MY SKILLS ARE

Career Counselor and provide career counseling to

career changers, unemployed persons, and

college major selection to high-school age persons.

I notice that you work in this building and

wonder if you are familiar with the human resource        TELL WHAT YOU WANT

manager or hiring authority in the firm.

I would like to get a resume to that person.

Are you aware of any job openings that                         ASK FOR HELP

would require my skills?

I appreciate you taking time to listen to me

and would appreciate any help you could                       THANK THEM FOR LISTENING

give me in my job search.