An elevator pitch is a brief explanation of who you are, what kinds of skills and experience you have, and how these could be an asset to the industry / organization in which you would like to work. For your elevator pitch to be effective, you must be engaging and persuasive. Be very selective in which content you will include, and provide specific details to avoid sounding generic. Aim for originality; avoid vague statements that could apply to anybody. Show enthusiasm and confidence. You only have one chance to make a first impressionso do it right!.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