In preparation of an elevator speech, first just to let
you know I need to work on my public speaking skills. I also begin to stutter a
bit when giving a speech. I have never been a great orator and I have mumbled
and stumbled whilst giving a talk, even amongst my classmates. It is a fear I
have to get over, especially if I work in an academic or public library. Don’t get me wrong, I can be quite gregarious
and open, even with strangers, but when it comes to public speaking and I
freeze. I am on the cusp of an introvert and extrovert, but going to school
full-time online has me walking on the introvert side. So what are employers looking for, according to
the monograph (Paths in a working life: Charting your 21st century
career) the following traits:
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Good communicators
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Trustworthy
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Energetic
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Positive in their
attitude
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Flexible
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Good team players
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Dependable
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Confident
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Competent
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Competitive
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Open-minded
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Goal-oriented
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Leaders
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Customer oriented
The elevator speech should be no less than thirty
seconds and no more than sixty seconds. Hmmm, here goes…”Hello my name is
Faylene Keep and I just graduated with my MLIS with an undergrad in business administration.
I have an interest in technology, grant writing, and research. I am a team
player and enjoy project management and believe that being flexible and
open-minded are some of my best traits.” Now I know I will have to work on the
re-wording and begin to practice as well, egad finding employment is far more
complicated in the 21st century.
