The elevator pitch: That less-than-30-second spiel you’re supposed to have in your back pocket so you can pull it out and impress on a moment’s notice. Depending on which expert you’re listening to, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sho Dewan is a career expert who covers work, top jobs, and business. You never know when a chance to make a great impression or ...

You never know when you’ll find yourself in a networking situation, so it’s good to be prepared wherever you go. You can do this by developing an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is a brief overview ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There is no more cherished practice in business than the “elevator pitch.” For those unfamiliar with the practice, conventional wisdom ...

In many professional scenarios, when introducing yourself, you’ll have a limited period of time to capture the attention of the person you are meeting. From networking events to first-round interviews ...

First impressions stick. It’s obviously an overused cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason. People remember how you make them feel the first time you meet them. Did you make them feel uncomfortable?