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I was thinking that and do have one.
Job interview presentation question.
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There are a couple of peers I could run things by. An external candidate would be unlikely to know much about any issue other than gossip so would be unlikely to mention it or be expected to. The problem is, this has only been advertised internally as they have tried other candidates in other parts of the country and it just never worked. I have no interest in putting anyone on the spot, but I think I may need to show that I recognise and understand the issues and at least have some ideas on how to deal with them and I'm not afraid to grasp the nettle.
Might be a bit of a gamble though.
Shut Up Legs
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Thanks for that.
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Very pertinent to me as i have to deliver course material that's known as death by power point.
I do pride myself in at least trying to make it interesting though, and I've only lost a couple of the weaker ones. Lol
Sounds like your chance to shine. Think about the material you get given and the way you would do it if given a free hand then apply it to what you want to say.
The underlying content is key. Get that straight and then use the Powerpoint slides as an accessory to help deliver your message. In other words, if you get there and there's a power cut and they decide to carry on anyway your presentation should be nearly as as good as with the slides.
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This sort of interview process always reminds me of Just a Minute on Radio 4.
I've no relevant experiences to impart. I can only with wish you the very best of luck.
I've no relevant experiences to impart. I can only with wish you the very best of luck.
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Nice thanks.
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I'm off out on the bike to think about the message, thanks.
srw
It's a bit more complicated than that...
Much more of a gamble to ignore it.
If I were interviewing you as an internal candidate and you didn't tackle the reason for the vacancy and what you would do to solve any problems I would wonder whether I wanted you anywhere near my team.
Creamcrackered
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Having done a couple and listened to a few from the otherside my recommendation would be to try and do it without slides - they are almost ways dull and add little value.
If you can just stand up and talk confidently, coherantly and engagingly, with a simple message, you'll make much more of an impact. Try and structure it around a story - everyone likes a story.
If you can just stand up and talk confidently, coherantly and engagingly, with a simple message, you'll make much more of an impact. Try and structure it around a story - everyone likes a story.
Racing roadkill
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Walk in stark naked. You may not get the job, but it will get their attention.
MontyVeda
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I was once invited for an interview which involved a 20 minute presentation... I got really stressed about it, so much so i didn't attend the interview 
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I'm sorry to hear that. I probably will have some nerves but hopefully nothing like that.I was once invited for an interview which involved a 20 minute presentation... I got really stressed about it, so much so i didn't attend the interview
