Elevator Pitch Quiz/ Job Description

What are the components of an elevator pitch?

• Introduction, problem or need, solution or value proposition, conclusion

• Introduction, goal, skills set or value, closing

• Brief introduction, problem or need, solution or value proposition, call to action

• Introduction, problem or need, solution or value proposition, explanation

How can you deliver an elevator pitch effectively?

• End with a joke instead of a call to action

• Focus on your personal achievements instead of the problem you are solving

• Make it as long as possible to cover all details

• Keep it short and concise, focus on the problem you are solving, explain your unique value proposition, and end with a call to action.

Why is it important to tailor an elevator pitch?

• To save time and effort by using the same pitch for everyone

• To show that you are not flexible and adaptable

• To confuse the audience and make them lose interest

• To address specific needs of the employer and capture attention

What is a common mistake to avoid in elevator pitches?

• Including too much technical jargon

• Not providing enough information

• Focusing too much on personal achievements

• Being too long or not concise enough

What is the purpose of an elevator pitch?

• To provide directions

• To quickly and effectively communicate your value proposition.

• To entertain people

• To sell products

What is a key element of delivering an elevator pitch effectively?

• Using technical jargon

• Being concise and clear

• Speaking slowly and hesitantly

• Including unnecessary details

An Elevator Pitch is

• A scheduled job interview delivered in the amount of time it should take for a short elevator ride

• A Business funding presentation delivered in the amount of time it should take for a short elevator ride

• A mock Interview delivered in the amount of time it should take for a short elevator ride

• A quick summary of yourself delivered in the amount of time it should take for a short elevator ride

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

• Ordinary

• Unique

• Carbon Copy

• Dull

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

• Tell the other person what you will do next

• Offer a high five or a fist bump

How long should an elevator pitch be?

• 20 seconds

• 30-60 seconds

• 2 minutes

• As long as it takes