Career Clinic & Pitching Yourself

A safe, supportive, and practical session designed to help attendees sharpen their personal career pitch. The goal is for everyone to leave with a clear, confident, and concise way to introduce themselves, describe their skills, and communicate their value – whether they are job-seeking, changing careers, or re-entering the workforce.

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### Opening (5 minutes)

• Welcome and brief intro to Vibewire’s mission.

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### Agenda

1. Warm-Up & Icebreaker (10 minutes)

• Quick partner introductions: “Who are you? What do you do? What do you want to do?”
• Encourage relaxed conversation to ease nerves.

2. Round Robin Stations (45 minutes)
Participants rotate through stations, spending 8–10 minutes at each:

1. Strong Introductions – Crafting a memorable first sentence.
2. Skills & Achievements – Highlighting strengths and evidence of capability.
3. Delivery & Presence – Voice, body language, and presentation tips.
4. Positioning for Opportunities – Tailoring your pitch to different audiences.

3. Refinement Time (10 minutes)

• Participants work individually to polish their two-minute pitch using feedback from the stations.

4. Group Showcase (15 minutes)

• Volunteers deliver their refined pitches to the whole group.
• Constructive, positive feedback from peers and facilitators.

5. Closing & Next Steps (5 minutes)

• Share tips for continued improvement.
• Invite participants to the main Vibewire 25 flagship event.
• Offer follow-up resources or invite them to join the “brains trust” network.