Telling people what you do in a concise way isn’t easy. That’s why creating an elevator pitch is so important. Whether it’s during a chance encounter with the CEO at the coffee shop, a formal business ...

How do you craft a memorable elevator pitch that effectively communicates your personal brand? We asked seven business ...

Emma Mooney ’28 wanted the judges to know that the interior design business is not always as glamorous as it seems. She was pitching her business idea, Lorraine Library, an online platform and ...

It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

Have you ever walked into a high-stakes interview, exchanged introductions and then heard the deceptively simple question: “So, tell me about yourself”—only to feel your mind start racing? If you’re ...

Every single day I'm on the receiving end of phone calls, emails, and social media messages like this: Someone we both know said I should get in touch with you, because I'm looking for a new job.

McConaughey isn’t just an actor. He’s a storyteller who is so immersed in the craft he even taught communication at the University of Texas. His pitch skills were on display when he introduced ...

Don’t sell it, tell it. Investors don’t want to be treated like customers. Explain how your business works and how it is going to make them money. Every great company starts with a simple question: ...