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Sample Elevator Pitches Good, Bad and Ugly
Submitted by ABEST1 on Wed, 2012-04-25 12:311) I’m a UNIX Systems Engineer specializing in Kernel development and PERL scripting. I’m also responsible for load balancing and capacity planning of Solaris, HP-UX, and AIX servers.
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2) I’m a Computer Engineer specializing in UNIX operating systems. I make sure that the back-office systems always run smoothly and I prevent downtime.
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Developing Your Elevator Pitch
Submitted by ABEST1 on Wed, 2012-04-25 11:40
An elevator speech should "sum up unique aspects of your service or product in a way that excites others.
The goal is to deliver the right information with the right tempo and polish, such that the prospect will want a follow up meeting with you.
What is the right tempo?
about 30 seconds- the approximate duration of an elevator ride from the 1st floor to the top floor.
What is the right polish?
Well-rehearsed so you can deliver the message with a feeling of ease.
What is the right information?
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Health Informatics: Atlanta Gets $1.65 Million Training Grant
Atlanta has won a $1.65 million federal grant to train the chronically unemployed and veterans to become health information technology workers.
The program is intended to spur job growth and public-private partnerships across the country.
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