Do you have experience preparing and delivering presentations?
Part of what you may be expected to do at Ameriprise Financial could be planning, preparing, and delivering presentations to clients or other stakeholders. As most of us know, public speaking can be intimidating, causing fear in a lot of people. It's okay to be nervous; however, the interviewer wants to see that these nerves do not get in the way of your preparation and ability to communicate well.
If applicable, discuss any courses or training you have taken, related to public speaking and presentations. Assure the interviewer that you are capable by reviewing times in the past when you have prepared and given presentations. Be sure to include details such as the topic, what the setting was, and how many people you presented to.
"In my current role, I regularly present to my clients, and my team of 20 advisors. To help me gain confidence as a speaker and presenter, I became a Toastmasters member two years ago. Since joining, I have taken courses such as 'The Better Speaker' series, 'Beginning Your Speech,' and 'Concluding Your Speech.' I also have training in PowerPoint, ensuring that my presentations are visually engaging."
"The bulk of my presentation experience comes from my time in university, where I prepared a variety of speeches and decks. I am a confident public speaker and was able to present to a group of my peers without any issues. I look forward to gaining even more experience in preparing and delivering professional presentations for clients and internal stakeholders."
