I absolutely HATED writing and practicing my elevator speech all through college. On the first day of classes, I was never quite sure what to say, plus many times I already knew many of the people in my class. But while I do think it is a little silly sometimes, it definitely is a helpful tool for all job hunters.
Last week I was working at a trade show with my Dad for the family business, and we did our best to let everyone know about my job hunt. I must have spit out my resume in “elevator speech” format a few hundred times that week!!! I had it so rehearsed by the third day that I was almost spacing out while reciting it to people. But, I knew what I was saying and it has helped me on recent interviews.
For those of you who have trouble with it and find the practice uncomfortable, just take a look at your resume. Make a sentence for each bit of experience you have acquired. Keep it short and too the point. There is your elevator speech!
