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Tell Me About Yourself: Preparing for Face-To-Face and Virtual Interviews
Traci Welch-Moore
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Students will learn the seven elements of a good story and will apply some of those elements to prepare and deliver a 3 minute "Elevator Pitch" about themselves that they can use as a networking, college, or job interview tool.
Class experience
Session 1 (1 hour): Icebreaker: Student introductions: This icebreaker will become a starting point for the students' elevator pitch. What is an "Elevator Pitch" - Instructor-led discussion Elements of a student Elevator Pitch - Instructor-led discussion Brainstorming Activity - all learners - What are two positive adjectives that describe you as a student or leader? - What are two of your personal strengths? - What are two personal successes? - What are two educational or...
Students will learn the "Elevator Pitch" concept and structure; Students will learn how to gather information about themselves to include in their personal pitch; Students will learn how to properly deliver their elevator pitch and will do so during the second class session. Students will learn how to give and accept constructive criticism from peers and the instructor.
Mrs. Welch-Moore is a certified Professional Etiquette Trainer/Coach, and a Senior Training Instructor for a Federal Government Agency with an emphasis in leadership development. The instructor has a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication from Fairmont State University and a Masters of Arts in Corporate Communication from West Virginia University. She has served as a Training Instructor for 13 years, and has been an adjunct faculty member for Fairmont State University for three semesters.
Homework Offered
The students will receive an assignment after the first session to prepare a three minute elevator pitch. They will each present their elevator pitch to their peer learners and instructor during the second session.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
After the second session, each learner will receive individualized feedback from the instructor on how they can strengthen their elevator pitches for future educational, networking, or professional use.Grades Offered
A handout will be supplied by the instructor prior to the first session.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(1)
Hello! My name is Traci and I am a Training Instructor for a Federal Agency, and a certified coach in Business Etiquette and Children's Etiquette. I am the proud mom to my 15 year old son, Jack, of whom I am very proud. I am a lifelong learner...
Group Class
$90
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
4-12 learners per class
