EXAMPLE OF A 30-SECOND ELEVATOR SPEECH

STATE THE FOLLOWING:

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO:	Hi, my name is Bob Raikes. I am a career counselor. [Note: Then, you need to make an impact statement here to attract the listener. Come up with something that sells you.]
WHAT YOUR SKILLS ARE:	I have 27 years of experience as a National Certified Career Counselor. I provide career counseling to career changers, unemployed people, and high school students to help them choose their college majors.
TELL WHAT YOU WANT AND ASK FOR HELP:	I notice that you work in this building and wonder if you are familiar with the Human Resource Director or hiring authority of the firm. I would like to get a resume to that person. Are you aware of any job openings that would require my skills?
THANK THEM FOR LISTENING:	I appreciate you taking the time to listen to me and would appreciate any help you could give me in my job search.