Most candidates either ramble or sound like a LinkedIn About page. Here's a 4-part structure under 60 seconds.
Part 1. Current frame (10 seconds).
"I'm currently [title] at [company], where I [scope of work in one phrase]."
Part 2. Recent outcome with a number (15 seconds).
"In the last 12-18 months, I [specific accomplishment with a number]. The thing that made it work was [one insight about your method]."
Part 3. The throughline (15 seconds).
"Across my career, the work has consistently been about [theme that connects roles]. That's why [target role] is the next chapter, it's [specific thing about the role that fits the theme]."
Part 4. The handoff (10 seconds).
"Happy to go deeper on any of that. What's most useful for you to hear about?"
The handoff matters. Most candidates end the pitch and wait. Asking what's useful makes it a conversation.
Practice this 5 times. Time it. If you're over 75 seconds, cut Part 2's setup. If under 45, you're rushing.
— Dr. Hosney Adel