A novel craze sweeping corporate Am...

A novel craze sweeping corporate America is the "elevator speech" named for the 16 inferiors you typically spend with a stranger in an elevator. According to motivational speaker Craig Harrison, these mini-speeches can help you encourage yourself. You can use them when networking or at a piece of work interview.

Harrison says that the speeches are brilliant in their simplicity. They tread in the steps of a three-part formula: Tell what you do, what your company and its services can do for the listener, and on what account your company is unique or special. Then introduce yourself. You might also ask a question to realize a conversation started.

You don't have a career yet? No matter It's still a serviceable idea to spend some time thinking about your abilities and what you have to show a future employer. Try to summarize what you do best in a 16-second dialect Update and refine your tongue every so often. It will make you more confident, and it may help you land a do job-work someday.

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