“How to pitch yourself in policy contexts” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

Learn how to create and adapt your personal “pitch” in policy settings, from happy hours to informational interviews. Your pitch tells your professional story—your background, motivations, and interests—and is a key part of effective networking. ---Outline:(00:33) Why do you need a pitch?(01:34) Crafting your pitch(03:20) Example pitches(06:22) Tips for your pitch(10:40) Preparing for follow-up questions:(11:18) Adapting your pitch by audience and context(17:26) Practicing your pitch --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 3 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: June 10th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/how-to-pitch-yourself-in-policy-contexts