Assignment: Elevator Pitch

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE

An elevator pitch is often the very first impression you make with an employer. It usually begins with one simple question: “Please tell me a little bit about yourself.” This assignment is designed to help you confidently answer that question in a clear, concise, and compelling way.

Using Quinncia’s AI interviewing technology, you will practice and refine a polished elevator pitch that highlights who you are, what you bring to the table, and where you’re headed. Practicing this skill will help you feel prepared not only for interviews, but also for networking events, career fairs, and professional conversations.

OBJECTIVE

Increase confidence and clarity when introducing yourself professionally by developing a strong elevator pitch. By completing this assignment, you will: Clearly articulate your background, skills, and interests - Practice structuring your response using proven methods (PPF, WIT, or STAR) - Improve audio, video, and content scores within Quinncia - Be prepared to answer “Tell me about yourself” staying within 60–90 seconds

MATERIALS NEEDED

• Computer with internet, video, and microphone access
• Active Quinncia account: https://quinncia.io/access
• Resume uploaded to and analyzed by Quinncia

SCORING GOALS (Instructor Chooses)

Scoring expectations may vary depending on academic level:

First-year students: Focus on clarity, confidence, and basic structure

Second-year students: Highlight skills, coursework, and early experiences

Third-year students: Emphasize internships, leadership, and impact

Fourth-year students: Demonstrate professional readiness and career direction

ASSIGNMENT: Elevator Pitch Interview

For this assignment, you will complete a short Quinncia Elevator Pitch focused on one question only: “Please tell me a little bit about yourself.” You will record your response within Quinncia. You will use Quinncia’s feedback to improve your delivery and content.

STEPS TO COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT

1. Log in to your Quinncia account

2. Ensure your resume is uploaded and analyzed

3. Schedule or start an elevator pitch

4. Allow Quinncia access to your camera and microphone

5. Record your response (aim for 60–90 seconds)

6. Submit your Elevator Pitch and allow it to fully process

7. Within a few hours, review your Quinncia feedback 8. Reflect on how you can improve your content, audio, and video score

HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR ELEVATOR PITCH

Use one of the following frameworks to guide your response:

PPF (Past–Present–Future) - Past: Brief background (major, interests, or experiences) - Present: What you are currently doing or focusing on - Future: What you are working toward or excited about

WIT (What–Impact–Takeaway) - What: What you’ve done or are involved in - Impact: Skills gained or results achieved - Takeaway: What you bring to an employer or opportunity

STAR (Condensed) - Situation/Task: Context for your experience - Action: What you did - Result: Outcome and skills gained

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Your response will be analyzed by Quinncia across three areas:

• Audio - Minimal filler words - Clear and concise delivery
• Video - Eye contact with the camera - Engaged and enthusiastic presence
• Content - Clear structure and organization - Relevant skills and experiences - Strong opening and closing

GOAL OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The goal is not to deliver a perfect elevator pitch. The goal is to:

• Increase confidence
• Improve clarity and professionalism
• Build a repeatable answer you can adapt for interviews and networking

Practicing your elevator pitch now will make future interviews feel more natural and less intimidating. Quinncia is here to help you amplify your voice—use the feedback to grow!