Tell Me About Yourself: Preparing for Face-To-Face and Virtual Interviews
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.
Traci Welch-Moore
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5.0
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What's included
2 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. 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.Assessment
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.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 career-related goals? Assignment - For the second session, use the knowledge from today's session to prepare a 3 minute pitch about yourself. Students will present their pitch verbally to all learners and the instructor during the second session. Session 2 (1 hour): What was challenging about this activity - Instructor-led discussion Activity - all learners - State your audience for your Elevator Pitch (fellow students, job interview, college interview?) - Each learner will provide their Elevator Pitch. After each Pitch, fellow learners can provide feedback, ask questions. Instructor will provide final feedback to each learner. Overall Summary of Learning Goals: Students will learn the critical skill of being able to talk concisely about oneself. Students will learn to synthesize elements of their education goals and successes; unique skills and abilities; and extracurricular activities into a 3 minute summary. The instructor recommends this class to learners between the ages of 15 to 18 only to allow for appropriate experience to successfully complete the activities.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Supply List
A handout will be supplied by the instructor prior to the first session.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
https://targetjobs.co.uk/careers-advice/networking/273687-interview-introductions-how-to-perfect-your-personal-pitch
https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-elevator-pitch-examples-for-students
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
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.Reviews
Live 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
