Global Exchange
This GBSC kick-off event serves as an ice-breaker and warm up for participants. It will take place at the FIU Main Campus.
Elevator Pitch
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An elevator pitch is a clear, brief message or “commercial” about the Competitor. It communicates who the student is, what the student looking for and how the student can add value to a company or organization. It’s typically about one minute which is the time it takes people to ride from the top to the bottom of a building in an elevator.
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During this event, Competitors will use a pitch to introduce themselves to companies representing a variety of industries. This elevator pitch should be no longer than 1 minute.
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Sponsor Role During the Panther Pitch
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For the first minute, allow the Competitor to present their elevator pitch. DO NOT SPEAK.
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For the next 3 minutes, provide encouraging words and highlight what you thought the Competitor did well during the elevator pitch.
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Provide feedback and suggestions on how the Competitor could improve his or her delivery and content for an elevator pitch. Use the following criteria as a checklist:
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
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Professional appearance and presentation
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Attitude and genuine enthusiasm
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Eye contact and appropriate body movements
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Creatively connected and gained attention
CONTENT
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Well-thought out and prepared
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Relevant illustrations and examples of competencies and skills
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Accomplishments with solid results
CLOSE
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Made a call to action & established a next step
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