One of the most important personal branding skills you need is knowing how to introduce yourself. At conferences, networking meetings and job interviews, you will need to introduce yourself. Even when ...

It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

When you're at a career fair, you have minutes, and sometimes even seconds, to make a good impression on recruiters. That's why it's important to have your elevator pitch prepared and ready to go.

These days there’s not much need for an elevator pitch—at least not a real elevator pitch that’s delivered when your CEO steps into the elevator. After all, remote working has kept most of us out of ...

Telling people what you do in a concise way isn’t easy. That’s why creating an elevator pitch is so important. Telling people what you do in a concise way isn’t easy. That’s why creating an elevator ...

First impressions stick. It’s obviously an overused cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason. People remember how you make them feel the first time you meet them. Did you make them feel uncomfortable?

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A polished elevator pitch is essential in our fast-paced world. Not only will it allow you to quickly and effectively communicate your ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Fast Company Executive ...

Every cold call or first-time business encounter starts with an elevator pitch. When you meet people at a conference or tradeshow, the first question they ask is, "What do you do?" You should have a ...

Elevator pitches aren’t easy. Few people like the challenge of having to sell themselves in less than a minute, and virtually no one on the planet likes being sold to. Be it a product or service ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Kappel is the Founder of Patriot Software, LLC. This article is more than 4 years old. Crafting an elevator pitch is an ...