Presentation for work interview

Terminal_Boy said:
Apparently not.

Presenting slideware to get a warehouse charge hand role is madness.
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Indeed it is. I think it's more to do with HR insisting on formalities rather than what the supervisors on the warehouse floor want.

Although it does partially make sense as standing infront of a crowd and giving a small presentation would help assess my ability to address a crowd which would be required for the position.

Derek W said:
Think you answered your own question there. Unless I'm missing the point of being given the task of producing a presentation on yourself, why you have applied for the position and why you think you're the best candidate? :confused:
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I guess I'm just stumped because what they are asking me to produce I already have in the form of a cover letter and I will repeat again during the one-on-one interview. It seems unnecessary to repeat it for a third time.
 
valkynaz said:
I guess I'm just stumped because what they are asking me to produce I already have in the form of a cover letter and I will repeat again during the one-on-one interview. It seems unnecessary to repeat it for a third time.
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If you are just gong to basically read your own cover letter as a presentation then I think you are probably missing the point of giving a presentation.
 
Generic advice:
Be clear that you are committed to the company, that you have a proven track record of adding value. Give a good example.
Presumably you work well with others, you will create an effective team by communicating clear objectives. You will maintain high standards by checking outcomes are met and you will give constructive guidance when necessary.

Good luck
 
Whatever you do please DO NOT use animations. Text that flies into the screen or pops out from somewhere. It's bad.

Also, a few words per slide, not loads of text. Let the information come from your mouth, otherwise your audience will just spend their attention reading your slides and not listening to a word you say.

It's also good to use colours that are easy on the eye. Best to use a dark blue background with yellow arial font. Includes pictures too.

Good luck
 
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Slam said:
Generic advice:
Be clear that you are committed to the company, that you have a proven track record of adding value. Give a good example.
Presumably you work well with others, you will create an effective team by communicating clear objectives. You will maintain high standards by checking outcomes are met and you will give constructive guidance when necessary.

Good luck
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House!

Sorry, was playing a game of management buzzword bingo...
 
Pace what you are saying, do a little bit of research about the company and see if there is anything they do that you can tie in with some "matches/is in line with/always wanted to work, my philosophy/personal goals/industry nonsense.

Smaller companies who are competing against a larger brand in the same space love the speed boat/oil tanker line.
This is what I like about the prospect of working for your company, if you see a space in the market or if an operational procedure needs changing to improve efficiency, you can do that instantly and exploit that opportunity. Your streamlined management structure and more direct lines of communications allow faster access to the decision maker than the competition.
I like to think of it as a speed boat vs an oil tanker, if both are heading towards a rock then the speed boat can, with just a flick of the wrist react to that hazard and set a new course, the oil tanker, well, it's going to take it two miles to turn and at great expense.

That kind of rubbish tends to go down great guns.
 
^sounds like more corporate BS that, if I were the interviewer, would dismiss as an overly used and cliché corporate BS statement that doesn't really mean anything to anyone.
 
To add to my earlier advice:
I regular read/watch articles and videos about presentations, and watch presentations to see what I can learn from others. Then change my technique to improve, and this was a video I watch very recently and is probably one of the best out there for explaining the best techniques and reasons why they work.


Some of the best ways to learn are to watch really bad presentations too...

- For example and just try to avoid the pitfalls they fall into!
 
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Lopéz said:
If you are just gong to basically read your own cover letter as a presentation then I think you are probably missing the point of giving a presentation.
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This..

This kind of presentation is looking for confidence and that the candidate fits the description of both the written profile and within the work place. My only advice is to practice a few times in front of someone. Watch out for repeated words or as Micheal says.. don't be an "Ermmm".. ;)
 
Presentation Tips

Keep the slides simple.

Maintain eye contact with the entire room not just the person sitting in front of you.

One hand in the pocket is professional not two.

Don't mumble, but don't shout either.

Pace yourself, talk at a natural speed.

Intro, detail and then summary. Then "do you have any questions" at the end.

Practice in front of people who will give you honest feedback.

Don't look at the screen behind you, can you have a laptop on the table so you can reference your slides? (Or a print out of the slides)

Go first, points will be scored by going first! (If there is a group of you)

You may be nervous, probably everyone you are presenting too will have done the same thing at some point in their career so there will be sympathy.

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Promotion at work

I recently posted a thread asking for advice on a presentation for a interview for a few internal promotions.

I ended up getting one of the jobs! I will be a transport chargehand starting Monday. I will start to receive training within the next couple of weeks.

Got a big £7k pay rise along with it. Not bad for a young'un.

EDIT: Now doesn't that make my post look stupid?
 
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Captain Planet said:
^sounds like more corporate BS that, if I were the interviewer, would dismiss as an overly used and cliché corporate BS statement that doesn't really mean anything to anyone.
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Well that would be up to you, you would be incorrect to dismiss that particular example out of hand, because I used that exact one in a presentation 2 years ago that got me my last job as a regional sales manager with a parcel company.

I stole it from the MD of the company I worked for before, who used it to get HIS job, except he used it in front of the board of the parent company (which turns over 2.6 billion a year).

You have to take each interview on its merit granted, if you are asked to give a ten minute interview on how you would do this that and the other and how you plan to approach the role, do just that.
 
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