Prepare an elevator pitch that is 60-75 seconds long. (Practice, practice, and practice beforehand! Time yourself so you know exactly how long you will speak.) It is best if you do not carry notes in your presentation; your pitch'should be delivered extemporaneously. Again, practice ahead of time so you are very familiar with what you wish to say. This is your life you're talking about, after all-and in a real life 'elevator scenario', you would not be able to rely on notes. Your pitch should convey the following: Your name and who you are (in a sentence) Your goal (i.e., which industry or workplace you intend to enter) Your relevant skills, work/volunteer experience, and education How your skills / experience / education would make you an asset to the above-mentioned industry or workplace