the perfect

elevator pitch
worksheet

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30 SECOND ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHEET

PART 1 - WHO ARE YOU AND WHO DO YOU HELP?

TEMPLATE RESPONSE:

“I am [give your name and and/or title] helping [mention who you serve].”

SAMPLE ANSWER:

“I am a career strategy expert helping mid to senior level professionals land

their next big career opportunity.”

YOUR ANSWER:

PART 2 - WHY ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT WHAT YOU DO?

TEMPLATE RESPONSE:

“One of my greatest passions is [state passion here].”

SAMPLE ANSWER:

“One of my greatest passions is providing award-winning career guidance to

clients that are eager to land life-changing job offers. Knowing they are
making a greater impact in their industry doing work they love.”

YOUR ANSWER:

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PART 3 - WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE?

TEMPLATE RESPONSE:

“What’s unique about what I do is [list some of the biggest problems you’ve
solved or your greatest accomplishments].”

SAMPLE ANSWER:

“What’s unique about what I do is the process I use to help my clients build
confidence so they can more quickly achieve their career goals.”

YOUR ANSWER:

PART 4 - HOW DOES THE CURRENT OPPORTUNITY RELATE TO YOUR

GOALS AND APSIRATIONS?

TEMPLATE RESPONSE:

“It’s great to learn that [mention the current opportunity] aligns with my
career aspirations and abilities.”

SAMPLE ANSWER:

“I’m thrilled to learn that your company’s vision of providing acclaimed job
search strategies aligns perfectly with my goals and aspirations of a career
strategy expert.

YOUR ANSWER:

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PART 5 - WHAT IS YOUR CALL TO ACTION?

TEMPLATE RESPONSE:

“I would love to know more about the role you play in [industry xyz]. Would
you mind if we connect over coffee?”

SAMPLE ANSWER 1:

“I would love to learn more about your role as a program director in the
career development space. Would you mind if we connect over coffee?”

SAMPLE ANSWER 2:

“Do you have some extra time this week where we could connect over a
Zoom call?”

YOUR ANSWER:

PUTTING THE TEMPLATE TOGETHER!

I am [give your name and and/or title] helping [mention who you serve]. One
of my greatest passions is [state passion here]. What’s unique about what I do
is [list some of the biggest problems you’ve solved or some of your greatest
accomplishments]. It’s great to learn that [mention the current opportunity]
aligns perfectly with my career goals and aspiration. I would love to know
more about the role you play in [industry xyz]. Would you mind if we connect
over coffee?

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