It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

These days there’s not much need for an elevator pitch—at least not a real elevator pitch that’s delivered when your CEO steps into the elevator. After all, remote working has kept most of us out of ...

Have you ever walked into a high-stakes interview, exchanged introductions and then heard the deceptively simple question: “So, tell me about yourself”—only to feel your mind start racing? If you’re ...

Your self-introduction is your words, from you, about you.

You've likely heard that your elevator pitch (or elevator speech) is the quick, succinct and interesting way you'll introduce yourself to people you meet. You might share your pitch at a job fair, ...

Many entrepreneurs struggle to deliver the perfect elevator pitch. If only you could present yourself and your credentials compellingly, you could make a connection, establish an opening, or spark a ...

You just arrived at the office of your dream job for an interview. The elevator dings and you get in, only to see the CEO of said company is already in the elevator. You only have a few floors to go.

Regardless of industry, how you position yourself as a professional can make or break your career. From the job interviewing process to client relationships, an elevator pitch isn’t reserved for sales ...

You are in an elevator, and a friend introduces you to someone who could be an ideal new client for your business. He asks you that inevitable question: “What is it that you do?" This is it. The ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jack Kelly covers career growth, job market and workplace trends. Have you ever asked someone what they do for a living and they ...