Elevator speech

An elevator speech is an excellent way to convey your skills while  networking and seeking employment. Prior to entering into this  discussion forum, review the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Murad Abel  (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.video (Abel, 2015) that addresses the concept of “elevator speeches,” the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Marcus Crayton // Ashford University (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. video (Crayton, 2015) about how branding applies to you personally and professionally, and the Forbes Mentor Week // Dr. Karen Lynne-Daniels Ivy // Ashford University (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.  video (Ivy, 2015) about navigating the future with your personal action  plan. An elevator speech is a one-minute summary of who you are, why  you are qualified, and what you have to offer the organization or  industry. A brief sales pitch will ensure that you are prepared to  discuss your career goals whenever the opportunity presents itself. In  addition to the videos listed above, review the following two Forbes’  articles:

• The Perfect Elevator Pitch To Land A Job (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. 
• How to Craft an Elevator Speech That Makes a Big Impact (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

After you have read the articles, develop your elevator speech. The  elevator speech should focus on how you practice leadership. Record the  audio to your speech using one of the following options:

You don't have to record the audio.