Job Seekers 30-Second Commercial Sample

The 30 Second Commercial (also called the ‘elevator speech’) is most frequently used in networking situations.  It provides a brief overview of who you are, what you have accomplished and what you are looking for.  The format is quite simple.

My name is _____________  (only if the person does not know who you are.)

I am a __________________________  (profession).

Most recently I worked at ______________________ as a _________________ (title),

where I was responsible for _________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

  (brief review of job functions).

While there, I ____________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

(one or two key accomplishments.)

I am currently pursuing opportunities in _______________________________________

________________________________________________________________________.