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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.

Learn how to craft an effective elevator speech to showcase your achievements and goals in just 30 seconds. Also, master the art of a professional handshake and conflict resolution skills. Get ready to make a great first impression!

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JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC.

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  1. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA, INC. Enhanced Success Skills for Crooms Academy of Information Technology Fall 2013 – Week 3

  2. OBJECTIVES • Learn about an “elevator speech” • Prepare an “elevator speech” • Learn a proper handshake • Conflict resolution and negotiation

  3. Elevator Speech • A 30 second overview of your knowledge, skills and accomplishments. • The term comes from the time it takes to complete a normal elevator ride from the top to the bottom floor. • It is an opportunity to get your point across in a timely manner.

  4. Elevator Speech continued • What is in an elevator speech? • Who you are • What you’ve accomplished • What you hope to accomplish in the future

  5. Elevator Speech continued • Why is an elevator speech important? • It is used as a marketing tool • Realizing the importance of each and every personal encounter you make can often be the difference between success and failure in securing a job or internship

  6. Elevator Speech • You get 5 minutes to prepare an elevator speech… • Please make sure you include: • Your name • Your school and • One great thing about you

  7. Elevator Speech practice time Please get in pairs and practice your speech with one another. Each person gets 45 seconds GO!

  8. Handshakes

  9. Handshakes: What NOT to do • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeDaFaDKloM

  10. Don’t do this

  11. Or this

  12. Or this

  13. Or this

  14. Or this

  15. Or even this

  16. Or this

  17. Or this

  18. And certainly not this!

  19. The key to a good handshake... IT IS ALL IN THE GRIP!

  20. LET’S PRACTICE!

  21. Potential Interview Questions • Resolving conflict • Turn to page 21 in your workbook • Describe a time when you used the skill of conflict resolution…

  22. Next week • Perfect your elevator speech • Practice • Memorize • First impressions • Dress for success • Work smart

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