The power of the elevator pitch helps professionals answer the age-old question: “”Tell me about yourself.”” For job interviews, work events or simple client introductions the elevator pitch establishes yourself in a timely fashion that engages the room. That’s where the term “”elevator pitch”” comes from. Say you get into the elevator Monday morning and just so happened to be riding with the Regional Director. They ask you a question. How can you answer effectively before reaching your floor?