Your elevator pitch is your quick, personal selling statement. It can be used when riding in an elevator with the person standing next to you, and can also serve as the foundation for cover letters, email introductions, and meeting employers at career fairs. Your one-minute pitch should help make a good, first-Impression and include the following: 1. Who you are, plus a credential. Your name and something that differentiates you from your peers (major/degree, athlete, veteran) and/or establishes a relationship (graduate of same college, from the same home town, etc.). 2. A specific goal/career Interest. This will allow that person to help you or possibly connect you to someone who can. 3. How you have demonstrated your Interest. Demonstrate your interest with examples of things you have already completed. Don't just say "I have always wanted be a doctor," but rather "I have taken pre-med courses." 4. Why you are qualified. Demonstrate your qualifications by sharing leadership and work experience, achievements, expertise, skills and strengths. 5. A question or request for assistance. Consider giving the person two options for ways they may be of assistance. For example, "If your company offers internships, I would appreciate the name of the person in charge of that program, or perhaps I could meet with you in person to find out more about your organization and opportunities in the marketing profession."