If you were given a 180-second opportunity to change your business forever, would you be prepared to do it on a moment's notice? You would if you learn about the elevator speech as defined by Terri ...

An effective elevator pitch opens doors — it’s your introduction to professional acquaintances, colleagues, and potential employers. Here are three tips for crafting the perfect pitch. Crafting a ...

The first quarter of the year is generally a time when employers do a fair amount of hiring. It's also a time when lots of people flood into the job market --- and not just those without jobs. Think ...

If you are a member of a Chamber of Commerce, Trade Association or Professional Referral Group, you will probably have an opportunity to deliver an “elevator speech” to the other members. These brief ...

The elevator speech is that tightly scripted, 30-second introduction that should pack as much information about a person as possible in an engaging, persuasive, and interesting way, right?

A few weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal ran a column on the dreaded elevator encounter. It discussed the terror many rank-and-file employees feel at the thought of ...

You've likely heard that your elevator pitch (or elevator speech) is the quick, succinct and interesting way you'll introduce yourself to people you meet. You might share your pitch at a job fair, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The University at Buffalo School of Management Alumni Association (SOMAA) will host an interactive seminar, “The Art of the Elevator Speech,” at 5:30 p.m. on March 17 at the Millennium ...

McConaughey isn’t just an actor. He’s a storyteller who is so immersed in the craft he even taught communication at the University of Texas. His pitch skills were on display when he introduced ...