Elevator Pitch Generator
Build a 30-second and a 60-second elevator pitch for a career fair, a networking chat or the interview question “tell me about yourself.” Enter your background, two strengths and one proof point, and get a pitch with its word count and speaking time. Free, no sign-up.
Where will you use it?
30-second pitch
65 words · about 26 seconds at 150 words a minute. About right.
60-second pitch
114 words · about 46 seconds at 150 words a minute. About 14 seconds short. Add detail.
Anything in [brackets] still needs your details. Changing the form rewrites the pitch, so finish the form first, then edit.
How the pitch is built
- Present: who you are right now. Past: one proof point that backs it up. Future: the role you want and what you are asking for.
- Say it out loud three times. If you stumble, shorten the sentence.
- End with a question so the other person can talk.
Next, practice the likely interview questions or write a LinkedIn headline to match.
How to use it
- Choose where you'll use it: career fair, networking or an interview.
- Enter your name, what you do now, two strengths, one proof point and the role you want.
- Edit both versions, then read them aloud with a timer. Aim for about 75 words for 30 seconds and 150 for 60.
The present, past, future structure
A good pitch answers three questions in order. Present: who are you right now? (your degree, your current job, your main focus) Past: what have you done that proves it? (one project, internship or result, with a number if you have one) Future: what do you want next, and what are you asking for? (the role, and a question that invites a reply) That order works because it is easy to say and easy to remember.
Make it sound like you
A pitch that sounds like a script falls flat. Cut any word you wouldn't say to a friend, drop the buzzwords, and keep one detail that only you could say. Practice it until it sounds relaxed, then change it a little for each person you meet, using the company or what they just told you.
Frequently asked questions
How long should an elevator pitch be?
Thirty seconds, or about 75 words, is right for a career fair or a quick chat. Sixty seconds, about 150 words, suits an interview opening or a longer networking talk.
What should I say in an elevator pitch as a student?
Who you are (your school and major), two strengths, one project or experience that proves them, and the kind of role you want. Then ask a question.
How do I answer “tell me about yourself” in an interview?
Use the same present, past, future structure, but keep it about work: your current focus, one relevant achievement, and why this job is your next step. Pick the interview setting above to get a version for it.
Should I memorize my pitch?
Know the three parts and the key words, not every sentence. A pitch you've practiced out loud sounds natural; a memorized script sounds rehearsed.
How do I know how long my pitch is?
This tool counts the words and estimates the time at 150 words a minute, a normal speaking pace. Always check it by reading aloud with a timer, because people speak at different speeds.
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