Cone, Hill Holliday to judge Perfect Pitch competition - Apply by 11/1

Jul. 07, 2013

Want to work in the communications industry? Looking for a way to stand out in front of employers? Apply to participate in Perfect Pitch, sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center!

Perfect Pitch @ Brandeis University 
Friday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
(with reception from 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Hassenfeld Conference Center 
[RSVP here]

Featuring expert judges from:

 hill     cone

Do you want to work in the marketing industry? Are you looking for a way to stand out in front employers in this space? Participate in Perfect Pitch, sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center!

On the day of the event, students will be provided with a marketing case study by participating employers. Students will work in teams of 3-4 to develop a marketing plan which will then pitched to a panel of industry professionals from Cone Communications, Hill Holliday, and others. Teams will be arranged on the day of event. Participants will also be asked to deliver a 30 second ‘elevator pitch” (personal introduction) to the professional panel as a part of their case presentation. Fun prizes will be awarded to the winning team.

Communications employers look for:

  • Creativity
  • Problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork

Perfect Pitch will give you a chance to demonstrate these skills in front of recruiters in advance of their internship application deadlines.

To participate:

  • RSVP for the Perfect Pitch Program via B.hired. (RSVP: B.hired > Events > Workshops)
  • Complete Hiatt’s Campus Recruiting Requirements (http://www.brandeis.edu/hiatt/employerconnections/index.html#cr.)
  • Respond to the question, “Why would you be a good fit for this program?” (200 words or less). Email responses to Jackie Blesso at blesso@brandeis.edu. Please highlight any previous marketing experience and/or knowledge in your response. 

The deadline to RSVP is Friday, Nov. 1 at 11:59pm. Students will be notified of their acceptance into the program by Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 
Sponsored by the Hiatt Career Center

Overview:

This program will provide an opportunity for students to gain insight into the marketing and healthcare fields.  Students would receive a case study and develop a solution and strategy to pitch to a panel of professionals from these fields. Students would also be asked to deliver a 30 second “elevator pitch” as a part of their team’s pitch.

This program will provide select students a valuable opportunity to obtain feedback on their elevator pitches, to better understand the industry and the work that is done by professionals in these industries each day.

Building upon the success of the inaugural program (click here to view video from last year), Hiatt has decided to two hold two additional and concurrent sessions in an adjacent spaces which will focus on other popular career fields at Brandeis, finance and consulting in addition to the flagship marketing and PR program. Click here to view article about last year’s program. 

Perfect Pitch Event Timeline:

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Welcome & introduction of event and employer guests
10:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Explanation of case & student team work: developing pitch
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. | Group presentations, initial feedback from judges, & deliberations
12:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m. | Announcement of winners by judging panels & reception