The Elevator Speech or PAWS The Elevator Speech
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The Elevator Speech or “PAWS”
The Elevator Speech • also referred to as Elevator Pitch and Career Brand Sound Bite • a 15 - to 30 -second commercial that jobseekers use in a variety of situations • succinctly tells the person you are giving it to who you are, what makes you unique, and the benefits you can provide.
The Elevator Speech • Useful for – Events designed specifically for networking – Career or job fairs – Job interviews: "Tell me about yourself" and "Why should I hire you? “ – Information interviews, when you want to introduce yourself
The Elevator Speech • Length can be anywhere from 15 seconds to 3 minutes • Try to end with a request for action
P - Profile • How did you become interested in this field? • Point out any relevant community involvement, extra-curricular activities, memberships, professional associations, personal interests that demonstrate your commitment to the field
A - Academic • • • Educational background Any related training PD initiatives Courses Certificates Licences
W - Work • Highlight paid or unpaid work experience related to job • E. g. co-op positions, internships
S - Skills • • Technical skills related to position + field skills + relevant transferable skills E. g. time management, problem-solving skills
