The Elevator Pitch

About how long should an elevator pitch last?

• 30 seconds

• 2 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 5 minutes

If you are nervous about making eye contact during an elevator pitch, where can you look?

• At the other person's nose or forehead

• At the other person's feet

• Over the other person's shoulder

• Close your eyes and hope for the best

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What's the best handshake to give to someone that you are trying to impress?

• The limp fish

• The handshake with a bro hug

• The fist bump

• A firm, but not crushing handshake

What are some PROFESSIONAL reasons that you may deliver an elevator pitch? (check all that apply)

• Ask for a job

• Ask someone to invest in your company

• Ask someone to go on a fishing trip with you

• Ask someone to buy your product

• Ask someone on a romantic date

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A successful elevator pitch should explain to the recipient how __________ you are.

• Ordinary

• Unique

• Carbon Copy

• Dull

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What should be included in a good elevator pitch? (check all that apply)

• Your name

• What you do

• Your non-relevant hobbies

• All of the people you know

• An ask (for a job, internship, buy a product)

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Ideally, what's the best elevator pitch?

• One that's made up on the fly

• One that's well rehearsed

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When giving a little more information, such as why your background or why a skill that you possess is important, your are providing--

• Plot

• Noise

• Frivolity

• Context

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When pitching on a professional level, you are trying to make a what with the person that you're pitching to?

• Friendship

• Disconnect

• Connection

• Team

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How are ways to close out a successful elevator pitch? (Check all that apply)

• Thank the other person for their time

• Invite the other person to contact you

• Ask if you can get in touch with the other person soon

• Tell the other person what you will do next

• Offer a high five or a fist bump

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