The Elevator Speech Jennifer Healy MEd MBA What

The Elevator Speech Jennifer Healy, MEd, MBA

What is it? • A concise compelling statement about your professional interests, experience. • Hints at your “unique” public health story. • 30 - 40 seconds long – about the time of an elevator ride. • 30 - 40 words – can be used in written form on social media/networking sites.

What is it? • Networking tool - the first step into an important world. • Use it at family parties, cocktail parties, round table introductions, job fairs, a variety of networking events!

What are the goals? • Make a memorable and positive impression. • Builds professional confidence. • Opens the door for more discussion with the person. • Helps get you comfortable with networking.

How to deliver one? • • • Make eye contact. Show enthusiasm. Remain in the moment. Practice! Close it by offering a business card. Close it with a question, if appropriate, to encourage a conversation.

How to prepare one? • Depends on your audience. • Depends on your status/circumstance.

How to prepare one? • Working PH Professional in the field – stress experience and graduate degree combination. • Career Changer – connect past life to current life. • Full time Student – stress development of skills.

Template As a (insert title) I work with (a particular audience/certain kind of people) to help solve (a particular problem) and the results I get.

Working PH Professionals Example: “As a public health biostatistician with experience analyzing data on healthcare trends of refugee populations, and a graduate student in public health, I am eager to take on a leadership role at the state level to support meaningful policy change. ”

Career Changers Connect past to current. Help the listener understand your story - how your past experience contributes to your new career plans. Examples: “As a Spanish teacher in elementary school for the past 8 years, I am now a graduate student in public health, combining my love of education and language with my passion to build healthier communities, and looking towards a career in health education and literacy. ” “As a professional with a vast background in education, counseling, and nutrition, I am incredibly passionate about the health and well-being of my community. I am currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Health, expanding valuable skills in community outreach, and hoped I could chat more with you about your organizations nutrition education program? ”

Full time Student • Help the listener understand you are developing important skills that will contribute to your new career plans. Example: “As a graduate student in public health, I am building my knowledge of social and behavioral health, and program planning and evaluation, to prepare myself for my dream career in community mental health and wellness. ” Optional question at end: “Would you have time to speak with me about your program’s recent “Resiliency and Stress Management” program launch? ”

Thank you for inspiration and tips: References: University of Notre Dame Johns Hopkins University Monster. Com APHA