Please comment on this post the information that you will use in your elevator speech. How will you network with the impromptu skills we spoke about in class? Share some details on your scenario and what your 30 second pitch might sound like in an impromptu network moment.
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Seeing as how I would like a career in an educational setting, my impromptu speech will probably take place in a school. My main connections that I have in school systems would be my sister and my brother-in-law. As we mentioned in class - I full intend to "name drop" because both of them have a great reputation at their schools. I think it would be beneficial to network with school administrators and supervisors for the school's English Department (seeing as how I am an English Major). I would probably like to discuss the "Past, Present, Future" impromptu speech. This would allow me to tell whomever - that I've had substitute teaching experience, am currently doing my field work, and I plan to graduate with my teaching certificate at (insert date that I don't know yet). I feel that this speech style (past, present, future) allows people to know more of what you've done - rather than who you are. I think that's more important in a career setting.
ReplyDeleteIn thinking about what I would do for my elevator speech, I realized that I had a previous experience that would work quite well. In working towards getting my current job as an academic advisor, I used the "past, present and future" method when speaking with the director of advising. I asked if I could speak with her and set a time and date. When I went in for our meeting I started by saying that I really enjoyed my time working in the advising office as a student worker. I spoke of all the practices I had learned in my past working there. Then I moved onto the present and the fact that I had received my associate degree and that I had the two years advising experience which were requirements of the job. I then pointed out to her that I felt I would be an asset to her team in the future because I was acquainted with both the technology and curriculum programs at Ocean County College. In conclusion I gave her three typed referrals from full time OCC faculty members. It worked out really well and I got the job. I think that is a great example because although I had an idea of what I wanted to say before I went in, I was not rehearsed.
ReplyDeleteWhen preparing for my elevator speech, the first thing I have in mind is my purpose for initiating the conversation. Since I hope to obtain a teaching position through strong personal connections, I hope to always be on and ready to delivery my impromptu speech when the appropriate moment arises. My usual approach to starting a conversation is to offer the recipient the opportunity to respond to a question or comment I have directed at them. In my past experiences I have found that most of the time people enjoy talking about themselves and the things that pertain to them.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping to bump into a new professor at OCC who is the principal at Point Pleasant Beach High School. He is new and was hired by a professor that I previously had class with. Since I already spoke with my past professor, I am ready to initiate the conversation using my old professor as the connecting person to our conversation. In this scenario, I would think the PREP speech pattern would be the most effective. First I would clearly state my point: I am interested in a position at Point Beach High School. Then I would give my reasons for why his school is a desirable work place and then provide an explanation of who else in his school can vouch for me and explain why I would be a good candidate for a teacher at his school. I would then conclude my conversation by restating my point and asking him for contact information to continue the conversation at a later time. I hope that within that 30 seconds, I will have made enough personal connection between the principal and myself that he will later remember me when I do my field experience in his school. I also hope that our encounter will leave a positive lasting impression. If all goes well, I may be able to land a position at the school, which is my ultimate goal.
In order to go about my elevator speech, it was fairly simple thinking up a topic. I am going to Kean for Media and Film, and will have a Bachelor's degree in the art at the end of this semester. My career goal is as a film editor, and would probably have the best chances of being hired if I was to speak at an impromptu moment to a television or film producer or director.
ReplyDeleteRecognizing my network contact would be my starting place, in my mind at least. I would initiate the conversation by introducing myself first, and then by giving sincere praise to the producer/director on one of his episodes or film sequences that particularly left a lasting impression on me. I would then segue, using the speech pattern of "Past, Present, Future," as this appears more concise than the other patterns for this form of impromtu contact.
My pattern statements would go something like the following: "In the past, I became enthralled with film editing when I returned from a trip to Brazil with five hours of film that I desired to make into a music video to share the experience with others around me. I loved the process and outcome so much that I decided to devote my college career to film and started attending Kean University for Media and Film the following fall. In the present, after taking many courses in film and communications - where I have written a feature-length film, as well as shaped many various films together from start to finish - I am on track to graduate in the coming weeks. In the future, it is my goal to become a full-time film editor, and it would be an honor to leap into this field alongside you (and your company)."
The conclusion would be something of this sort: "I am a dedicated and hard-working individual with the integrity to finish what I start. Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today! Here are two samples of my work (on DVD) for you to view when you get a moment. Along with that, here is my business card in case you have any questions from here. Again, thank you!"
i was thinking for my speech since i wouldlike to be a teacher. In case i run into anyone who works in the field, my pitch would go like this. My name is Joanna Cowdrick. I go to Kean University and i am studying to be an english teacher. I have tutored a girl before and loved the experience. I have an associates degree from Ocean County College and will be starting to Student teach soon. I am in the middle of gettin my Bachlors from kean University. I am have 3.2 gpa in college now. I am gard working and cannot wait to get out into the field of teaching. I would complement whoever i was talking to. How much i like teaching and english. Then i would let them know I would like to keep following up with them to see if I could have an interview or get advice from then when I get into student teaching and then into my teaching career. Also thank them again for listening and for their time.
ReplyDeleteThe scenario is going to be the same as in class. Mr. Big Boss is sitting in his trailer and I come in. I heard that the project manager position just opened I am going to prove that I am the best choice for that. I have been working for him for 6 years and know the business by heart. He knows that I have worked for him but doesn't know my story.
ReplyDeleteHi boss, how's it going?
"Very good, you? How can I help you?"
I heard that the project manager position just became available and I wanted to let you know that I have been working here for 6 years as a mason. I know all there is to know about the construction, in addition I have taken 3 courses of AutoCad (project making software) and currently am working on getting the bachelors in computer science which I will get by the May of 2011. Since there are many European workers in construction I wanted to let you know that I fluently speak 3 languages and manage in 2 more. I am a great team-player and a good people-person and not afraid of work. If you could think about it and let me know, I would appreciate it, you should have my number but just in case here is my card. Thank you in advance. Also thank you for you time and have great holidays.
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In my head that is how I would go for it, but I'm sure there is something that needs to be changed.
Happy holidays guys.
Was nice to meet you all and I've learned a lot from all of you.
Good luck with your majors, I wish all your dreams come true.
Veikko
My speech takes place at E3 (the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo) in Los Angeles, California at the Staples Center. I will run into an editor for Game Informer magazine. The scenario is set up like so: I will run into him and recognize him from his picture in the magazine. I will introduce myself and compliment him on 200 issues of Game Informer and explain how much I enjoy the magazine, its new organization, and design. From there, I will use the technique of past, present, future to sell myself. I will start by mentioning how this is my first E3 as I also flew all the way from NJ to be there. Then, I will mention that I began to love reading and writing in high school, decided to study it in college, and plan to graduate with a degree in English with a teacher's certification, but would love to also establish a career in writing. I will explain how I have writing experience as I have writen blogs on video games and my own reviews. To wrap it up, I will explain how much a position in Game Informer would mean to me and try to follow up our conversation at an after party or if that's not possible, at their headquarters at a time in the near future. I will end the conversation by thanking him for his time and wishing him a great time at E3.
ReplyDeleteMy Pitch would have been completley different then it was in class.....I would have went up to the principal as i was student teaching at their school and gave him/her my teaching profolio and explain to the principal that i am very interested in teaching at this school when i am completed my student teaching in a year. I would then further explain myself and all the other experience i have...I would then ask for a card of him/her so i can get back to them when I finish student teaching...but tell them i would stay in contact until then so i am not forgotten...
ReplyDeleteThis was my original elevator speech,
ReplyDeleteMe: Hello you work at the Programming firm right?
Person: yes why?
Me: Your firm makes some good programs.
Person: Thank you. you interested in programming?
Me: Ive Made a couple of Games and applications.
currently i'm working on getting my bachelor degree in computer science. One day in the future I would like to work for a company like yours, and also get my PHD.
Me: By the way my name is Chris Lewis has my card if your firm is looking for an Intern, call me.
After listening to the comments I would change this to something different. for starters I would find some better to break the ice, like complementing them on something, or talking about the situation. after that i would add more finesse to my Past, Present, Future bit, like telling about my grades or talking about certain skills that my become useful. at the end of the elevator speech I will hand them my card and ask if there is any way I can reach them. I would turn it into a networking opportunity.