Professional Networking and Your Elevator Speech

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Professional Networking and Your Elevator Speech.
For this week’s Discussion, you craft an “elevator speech” that highlights your personal brand and consider opportunities for networking.

To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review this week’s Learning Resources pertaining to elevator speeches.
• Review this week’s Learning Resources pertaining to networking and branding.
Post your unique 150–word elevator speech. Then, explain how your elevator speech reflects your “personal brand.”
Finally, provide one example of how you can use your elevator speech in networking.

REQUIRED READING

Readings
• Davidhizar, R. (2007). Does having a “brand” help you lead others? The Health Care Manager, 26(2), 159–163.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

This article examines how formulating a professional “brand” for oneself can enhance effectiveness as a leader.
• Learn how to craft an “elevator speech.” (2006). ONS News, 21(7), 12.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Review this article for advice on creating an engaging “elevator speech.”
• Kurow, D. (2012). Preparing your elevator speech. Retrieved from https://dalekurow.com/kurow/preparing-your-elevator-speech

This article provides advice on how to write an “elevator speech” that captures others’ interest. Read this article in preparation for this week’s Discussion.
• Document: Examples of School of Health Sciences’ UG Students’ Elevator Speeches (PDF document)
Note: You will use this document to complete this week’s Discussion.
Review the following resource, which was first presented in last week’s Learning Resources, as preparation for this week’s Capstone Project milestone:
• Holm, J. (2011). A literature review on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among U.S. Veterans in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Unpublished material.
Used by permission of J. Holm
Optional Resources
Media
• Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2012). Maximizing LinkedIn for your network and job search [Webinar]. In Career Lecture Series. Retrieved from https://www.waldenu.edu/about/events/special-events

This link takes you to the career webinars offered through Walden’s University Career Services Center and the Office of Alumni Relations. Scroll through the list to find the webinar on “Maximizing LinkedIn for Your Network and Job Search.” As you listen to this webinar (approximately 45–50 minutes), consider ways you can use LinkedIn to build your professional network.

Note: This webinar may take several minutes to load.
• Aveyard, H. (2010). Doing a literature review in health and social care: A practical guide (2nd ed.) Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• University of Oregon Career Center. (2012). Elevator speech – 30 seconds to interview! R