Who are you?

Work on your lead-in here!

• Who you are (first and last name)
• Your current situation

"Hi, I'm Paul Martin, in my first year of a Master's in Public Affairs at Sciences Po Paris."

"I'm a student in the Finance and Strategy Master programme at Sciences Po, and I'm looking for a management control internship in a finance department."

"I'm studying International Affairs at Sciences Po Paris, and I want to learn more about consultancy jobs in international relations."

(At a trade or employment Forum)
Why are you approaching this company or contact specifically? 

"I read recently that you're opening new offices in Hong Kong; I'd like to learn more about what the teams there will be doing."

"I saw on your website that you have Digital Transformation expertise, and I'd like to know more."

What have you done?

Present your past experience in no more than two or three elements "I've done this, this and this":

• What have you studied?
• What are your previous professional experiences that support your career goal? 

"I'm passionate about international relations, I studied at XXX and earned a Bachelor's in YYY. Then during my time in ZZZ (country) I did a six-month internship at VVV, where I completed an assignment as UUU. This allowed me to complete WWW (project) and develop my skills in..."

"Before starting the Public Affairs Master at Sciences Po, I did a dual degree in Law and History at Paris 1 University Panthéon-Sorbonne, where I completed a three-month internship at the Paris District Court as assistant to a judge."

Demonstrate your areas of expertise

What are the successes you are proud of, and that illustrate your personal and professional qualities?

This section is important because it frames your experience and will highlight the logic that points to your career goal. Find successes in your past experience that will gain your listener's attention and give them the chance to ask questions. 

"I'm passionate about the environment. During my study abroad in Guatemala I created an environmental protection non-profit which is reforesting 10 hectares a year."

Explain your goal, where you want to go.

This is your reason for talking to this individual. Everything you've done until now led to the definition of your goal.
Clearly state what you want to do

"My goal is to...", "Ideally, I'd like to...": talking about the future.

"Now I want to go into XXX business sector, in particular as a YYY (profession) // to develop ZZZ (project)."

Where are you in all this? 

What is the area where you stand out, what motivates you, what is your "thing"... share the elements of your personal life that will highlight other qualities that are transferable to the professional sphere.

This section may be the most crucial in capturing your listener's interest.

If you've lived in multiple countries, are a performance athlete or an accomplished artist, you can talk about this to illustrate your leadership, tenacity, creativity, etc.