Friday, December 5, 2008
Networking in the Elevator (#10)
Reflect back to the comments shared during your elevator speech in class. What would you do different in organizing your 30 second talk in the elevator. Rewrite your speech here with the suggested changes in class. Do not change the scenario or talk from class. Rewrite the talk using the same scenario.
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In my speech, I seemed a bit nervous to be talking to such a big wig like Harvey Weinstein. I needed to appear more confident. Also, because I was afraid of the 30 seconds, I jumped on the faux Weinstein to GIVE ME A JOB RIGHT NOW. ha.
Speech Rewrite:
"Hi, Mr. Weinstein, how are you doing?"
(Sticks out hand for handshake)
"I am a big fan of your work. You brought independent films to a whole new level. I heard that there was an opening for an executive position in your company."
LET HIM SPEAK... Then Reply With.
"In the past, I've worked with the president of Sony Pictures in organizing events, my feature length screenplay also won honorable mention in the 2005 Writer's Network Contest. Presently, I'm working with your good friend Pete Bennett in organizing a Beatles convention, and in the future I'd like to be helping you organize your next slate of films."
Elevator stops.
"Thank you for your time, here's my card"
Hand card over.
"Would it be okay if i called your assistant to set up an appointment?"
He says yes. And gives me a name.
"Thanks Harvey, have a great day."
Door opens.
THE END.
During my elevator speech, I pretended that I had just met the principal of Jackson Liberty High School while I was attending an OCC course at the school. Overall, the speech went very well, but there are some things that I would do differently if the scenario was to really occur. I would not rush all of my credentials simply to follow the format of past, present and future. Instead, I would use more creative transitions and incorporate them into my speech.
Abby: "Hi, how are you?"
Principal: "I'm well, thank you, and yourself?"
Abby: "I'm fine, thank you. Would you happen to the the principal of Jackson Liberty High School?"
Principal: "Why yes, I'm Dr. Jackson."
Abby: "I thought so, its so nice to meet you. My name is Abby Maguire. I'm a student at Kean @ OCC and I take a sociology course here as part of my curriculum."
Principal: "Oh, thats nice."
Abby: "Its so nice of you to open your school up to the college students to create more opportunities for them to take classes. I actually live in Jackson, so this is very convenient for me."
Principal: "Yes, its a great program. I'm glad it is working out for you."
Abby: "It is. I love this school. It must be a wonderful place to work. I am actually in the process of becoming a substitute teacher. Would you know of any availabilities at the High School, or how I could go about applying for a job here?"
Principle: "Oh sure, you can look online and fill out the application. I believe that's the easiest way to apply."
Abby: "Why thank you, I've actually looked into that. I would also love to follow up with someone in person. Would you happen to know the best person to contact?"
Principal: "Probably Susie from Human Resources. You can contact my secretary and she can give you more information if you would like."
Abby: "Thank you, that would be wonderful. Would it be possible to send a copy of my resume to your secretary as well?"
Principal: "Of course."
Abby: "I work in a bank right now and I've learned a lot about responsibility, but I'm very anxious to begin my career in my desired feild. I hope to graduate with my BA in English and Education, so it would be a great opportunity for me to become a substitute teacher. I've taken nearly all of my major requirements for the English portion of my degree and I know that I would have a lot to offer to the students.
Principal: "Well that's wonderful. They can be a handful though!"
Abby: "Well, the way I see it, if I can handle waiting tables at a busy restaurant for 3 years, I can handle a room full of teenagers!"
Principal: "Ah yes, my daughter actually waits tables right now while she's finishing her degree. She says its incredibly challenging."
Abby: "Yes it can be, but I learned so much about myself from that job, especially not to take things too personally. I think that will be a big help when substituting."
Principal: "Yes, it will. This is my stop. It was nice meeting you Abby."
Abby: "Thank you, you too Dr. Jackson. I'll get in touch with your secretary to contact Human Resources as well as fax her a copy of my resume. Thank you so much for your time."
Principal: "You're welcome and good luck!"
One of the biggest changes I would make to my speech would be in the very beginning. The most important part would be to introduce myself. I would start by saying "Hello, nice to meet you, my name is Chris Quigley." From there I would ask them a question about themselves in order to initiate a conversation, then go into my past, present, future which would be "I used to go to school here and took the classes required to teach, I am currently student teaching, and I would like to work for you in the future." After that I would ask for a means to contact them, and offer my business card.
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