Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences

Elevator Pitch Competition

What is an elevator pitch?

An elevator pitch is typically a short speech or statement introducing yourself, and your key skills, explaining your goals, and making a request. In our elevator pitch competition, you will make a 60-90-second speech or statement introducing yourself and why you would be an ideal candidate for your dream job/career. Competitors will be timed during the pitch. Those who go over 90 seconds will be disqualified. Competitors cannot use props, costumes, or spoken word poetry.

How can I learn to craft elevator pitch?

  • Students at are invited to join the GSBS Office of Student Success and Enventure SA in future professional development events. These workshops are free, and students who attend will be invited to participate in small group mentoring to edit their pitch before the big day. 
  • If you are a non- trainee interested in elevator pitch development, can reach out to your university career development office or check out these useful resources:

Watch the available at this link here for more examples of elevator pitches.

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