Elevator Pitch Video Quiz

What is the first step in creating an elevator pitch according to Lauren Berger?

• Provide context about your background

• Say your name

• Make the ask

• Close out pleasantly

What should you do if you work for a company or attend a school that might not be well-known?

• Skip mentioning it

• Provide a little bit of context

• Only mention your role or major

• Ask the listener if they have heard of it

What is crucial to include in your elevator pitch to connect with the listener?

• A list of your achievements

• A detailed description of your job

• A connection factor

• A joke to lighten the mood

Why is making the ask considered the scary part of the elevator pitch?

• It could lead to rejection

• It involves technical details

• It takes the most time

• It is often forgotten

What is Lauren Berger's pet peeve regarding emails she receives?

• They are too long

• They lack a clear ask

• They don't include a subject line

• They use informal language

What should you always be ready for after making the ask in your elevator pitch?

• The closeout

• To answer follow-up questions

• To repeat your pitch

• To provide references

What does Lauren Berger suggest doing no matter what response you get after your elevator pitch?

• Ask for feedback

• Try to extend the conversation

• Kill them with kindness

• Hand them your business card

According to Lauren Berger, what is a common mistake people make in their elevator pitch?

• Not making a connection

• Talking too fast

• Using technical jargon

• Forgetting to say their name

What is the purpose of providing context in your elevator pitch?

• To make the pitch longer

• To explain unfamiliar schools or companies

• To showcase your vocabulary

• To impress the listener with details

What does Lauren Berger emphasize as important at the end of the elevator pitch?

• Closing out in a pleasant way

• Scheduling a follow-up meeting

• Making a memorable exit

• Asking for a business card