“Make the most of every opportunity” is often stated as key to a successful career but how can we make the most of those opportunities? Using your research as a starting point this interactive course will have you practising a series of pitches with your peers, interspersed with tips and tricks. The aim is to hook the audience in, whether it is about your research or a new business venture.

This course will cover:

• Spoken pitches in variety of settings
• Written short pitches
• Networking tips
• Thinking about your audience

Objectives: by the end of this session participants will have:

• Looked at networking tips and tricks to meet the audience
• Worked on a variety of short pitches – written and verbal
• Pitched for a variety of audiences
• Received feedback on their pitches