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10 Things Not To Do When Making An Elevator Pitch

The elevator speech is a brief summary, short and to the point, about you and/or the company/product you represent, says Jennifer Read, Director of Career Services for The Art Institute of Charlotte. Aptly named because it should last no longer than a typical elevator ride. “We tell our students to imagine that they just got on the elevator with that one big contact they have been trying to meet, and they only have that short ride to convince that person why they should consider them or their product. Why is it important?- Business, every business, is about networking. You need to be able to make a contact, exchange your pertinent information, spark their interest and build a connection that will lead to future business, meaningfully and concisely.

We talked with career experts on what you should and shouldn’t do when making an elevator pitch. Enjoy the ride!

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