Quiz · The Elevator Pitch That Changed My Career

Question 1What is the main topic of this passage?

How a short conversation with a director changed the speaker's career Why the speaker decided to leave a large consulting firm How the speaker trained young analysts in his new team Why the speaker disliked working with the regional director

Question 2What did the regional director ask the speaker to do after their talk?

Send her a one-page proposal by the end of the week Present his idea to the leadership committee at once Work directly in her division from the next day Write a full report about client reporting time

Question 3What lesson does the speaker draw from his experience in the lift?

Junior staff should avoid talking to senior directors Luck alone is enough to build a good career Careful preparation can turn lucky moments into real opportunities Promotions usually depend on working late every night