CAP Lessons Learned Session

____________ is a succinct and persuasive sales pitch.

• Escalator

• Excavator

• Enumerator

• Elevator

• Evaporator

How long is an elevator pitch?

• 10-15 seconds

• 10-15 minutes

• 30-60 seconds

• 30-60 minutes

A ______________ is a movement of the hand, arms, or other body part that is intended to indicate or emphasize something, often when speaking.

• Waive

• Flail

• Dance

• Gesture

Which of the following is NOT a use of an elevator pitch?

• Secure a job opportunity

• Introduce your work

• Explain the significance of your research

• Submission for a conference presentation

What should you avoid to have a successful pitch?

• Jargons or technical terms

• Filler words

• Speaking too quickly

• All of the choices

Make your Elevator Speech sound effortless, conversational, and natural.

• True

• False

A ____________, an intriguing aspect that will engage the listener, prompt him or her to ask questions, and keep the conversation going.

• Hook

• Bribe

• Gossip

• Drink

When you keep ____________ with the person you are talking to it indicates that you are focused and paying attention.

• Talking

• Shaking hands

• Eye contact

• Staring