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Tips for Interview Presentations

Follow our simple steps for a successful interview presentation.

  1. Read the brief – ordinarily you will be given a specific topic to prepare. Even if you impress with an excellent structure and clear, confident language, if the topic doesn’t meet the interviewers’ expectations then you won’t be successful.
  2. Choose the right technology – don’t let technical difficulties get in way, for a seamless presentation, use software you are comfortable with and experienced in using.
  3. Structure – make sure that the structure of your presentation is clear. The first slide should introduce what you are planning to cover in the rest of the presentation. The middle section of the presentation should be logically organised into different themes. The main points should be summarised, with a clear conclusion being drawn.
  4. Less is more – a presentation shouldn’t be a word for word script of every point you wish to discuss. Instead, each slide should contain visual prompts, individual words, or short phrases – it’s fine to put minimal information on a slide but then elaborate on it verbally.
  5. Timing – it is necessary to use the allotted time to your full potential, but take the time restraints seriously and make sure that you don’t run over. Too short and you can appear to not have put enough effort in, too long and you will seem disorganised and may be cut off before you have finished. Practise your presentation to ensure that there is no risk of running over – if it does, edit it.
  6. Rehearse – this will help to alleviate nerves, which will improve your overall performance. Practise in front of friends, over and over in your head, or aloud: find what works best for you. The more prepared you are, the more relaxed and confident you will feel.
  7. Pronunciation – nerves can affect both the speed and quality of your voice. Try to resist the temptation to talk too quickly. Take a deep breath and speak slowly yet with purpose.
  8. Body language – presenting to a small group? Shift eye contact between each member of your audience to keep their attention. Stand tall and have open body language. Don’t fold your arms or have your hands in your pockets.
  9. Anticipate questions – no matter how thorough the presentation, your interviewer will have questions. Ensure you know the presentation inside out. This can also be used as an opportunity to explore further knowledge that you were unable to fit in the presentation.
  10. Back-up plan – have access to your presentation in more than one way. Email it to yourself as well as bringing it on a USB stick just in case. It can also be useful to have handouts for your interviewees.

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