Do you have experience preparing and delivering presentations?
Part of what you're expected to do at Fidelity may be planning, preparing, and delivering presentations to clients or other stakeholders. As most of us know, public speaking can be intimidating. It's natural to feel some nerves, but the interviewer wants to see that these nerves do not impede your preparation and ability to communicate well.
If applicable, discuss any courses or training you have taken related to public speaking and presentations, or explain your informal experience in this capacity. Assure the interviewer that you are capable by reviewing times when you successfully prepared and gave presentations to a group of people.
"In my current role, I regularly present to my clients and my team of twenty 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, Prezi, and Keynote, 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 presented to a group of my peers without any issues. I look forward to gaining even more experience preparing and delivering professional presentations for clients and internal stakeholders."
