It’s the backbone of your intern or career search and summarizes who you are and your strengths/benefits. It consists of:

• Who you are
• Your educational background
• Your professional background
• Your job objective
• Relevant accomplishments/benefits

You will use it:

• Cover letters
• Informational Interviews
• Phone calls/Networking
• Hiring Interviews

Keep in Mind:

• Your audience & what they are interested in
• Who your likely competitors are
• What you offer that the competition does not

Additional Pointers:

• Be relevant and at the proper level
• Be able to tailor it to fit the situation (i.e. phone v. face to face)
• Keep it conversational, not “laundry list”
• PRACTICE! Show ENTHUSIASM!
• Evaluate the problem areas or red flags in your record
• Review your values and how they relate to the company or job
• Know your strengths/weaknesses.

Additional Resource:

• HBS Elevator Pitch Builder