Communication Mock Interview
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Question 10 of 20
Tell me about your experiences giving presentations in front of large groups.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Presenting to large groups is a big part of successfully rolling out important communications to teams organization-wide. I have experience preparing the deck to be presented to ensure it is simple and thorough. I utilize different communication techniques to make a presentation fun, interesting, and engaging."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I do not have a lot of experience in presenting to large groups. Perhaps, 4-6 people at most. I am a confident public speaker and am sure that I could present in front of many people."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I love having a microphone and a captive audience. Perhaps its the sales person blood running through me. I am very comfortable creating and giving presentations."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As a teacher, I present to groups every day! My classes range from 14-26 students, depending on the class. I am more than comfortable in a presentation setting."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"Although I do not have experience presenting to large groups, I do have a great deal of commissioned sales experience which requires me to be 'on' and a subject matter expert when I am on the floor. Every potential client is an opportunity to shine!"
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"As a marketing professional, I present to clients large and small on a weekly basis. The groups to which I present range from 5-20 depending on the client."
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
Public speaking can be intimidating! Did you know that the fear of public speaking is the #1 phobia? It comes ahead of the fear of death and the fear of spiders! It is okay to find public speaking a bit intimidating but do assure the interviewer that you are capable of communicating well in front of large groups. Have you taken any courses or training in public speaking? Perhaps you have so much experience that it comes second nature. Assure the interviewer that you are capable of giving presentations. If you have given presentations, you can also mention the topic, what the setting was, and to how many people you presented.
Ryan Brown created and launched MockQuestions in 2008.
"In my last two roles I have been responsible for regularly presenting to my team of 43 staff as well as to our entire warehouse team of over 200. I have taken a couple of Toastmasters sessions which helped a great deal. I am a confident public speaker."
Anonymous Answer
I don't have much experience with large groups; however, nine times out of ten, when putting a package together for a couple, they want both ppl involved, so we schedule conference calls. I enjoy that. I like getting to know my customers and family. I know my package is the best coverage at the best price, so it's nice when everyone involved is on board with the change.
Kevin's Feedback
This is a good example of something similar to presenting in front of large groups. I would recommend adding in whether or not you're open to presenting in front of large groups.
I don’t have any issues speaking in front of people. In fact, I enjoy it. Most of my experience is speaking in front of small groups. I thrive on every interaction, love relationship building with our clients, and getting to know all my customers. I have every confidence my package offers the best coverage at the best price, so it’s nice when everyone involved is on board with me.
Anonymous Answer
I have given powerpoint presentations to groups of 15 or 20 on Machines at my current facility. I am confident that I could provide employees with training presentations and informational presentations on an as needed basis.
Rachelle's Feedback
Great! I like that you added in how confident you are with presenting.
Anonymous Answer
I have given presentations to a group of 50 to 100 individuals regarding techniques used in inventory control, mainly focused on veterinary practices. My presentation was informative and factual; hence it was liked by 100% audience. Seeing my confidence, leadership asked me to do a similar performance and gave me a chance to discuss various other avenues.
Rachelle's Feedback
Awesome! It seems you give very engaging presentations. The positive feedback and invitation to do more is a nice addition to your response.
Anonymous Answer
Giving presentations in front of large groups has been part of my role as a team leader. Every time I have implemented a new procedure, I had meetings to communicate it to the teams that were impacted by the change. I am comfortable presenting in front of large groups of people.
Cindy's Feedback
Good start. This question can be effectively answered with a general statement and then a specific example that shows your experience in action.
Anonymous Answer
One presentation I have given to a large group was my best man speech, where I spoke to an audience of around 100 or so people. To prepare, I typed down my script and then printed it out so I could practice it. Not only did I practice by myself, but I also practiced in front of family members so I could get their feedback in addition to practicing speaking in front of an audience.
Jaymie's Feedback
These are all good strategies that would translate well into the role. Reassure the interviewer that you're comfortable speaking in front of groups and that you possess the skills to put together and deliver a presentation.
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