How to Answer: Talk to me about your presentation and public speaking skills. Are you comfortable speaking and presenting to groups?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Administrative Officer job interview.
4. Talk to me about your presentation and public speaking skills. Are you comfortable speaking and presenting to groups?
How to Answer
As an Administrative Officer, you may be asked to address groups, lead meetings, or present your work to the office. The hiring authority wants to know that you can handle these types of tasks without being shy or uncomfortable. We all know that public speaking can be challenging for many people, and that is okay! If you are the type not to enjoy public speaking, you can be honest about it, but you must show a desire and willingness to improve. If you have experience presenting or public speaking, walk the interviewer through your process.
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021
Entry Level
"My presentation experience is limited to the three or four presentations that I have done in university. These occurred in front of around 20 to 30 classmates and were about 15 minutes long in total. Although I did not feel entirely comfortable presenting to a group, I believe I sounded and appeared confident. I welcome the opportunity to take on more presentations so that I can continue to improve."
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021
Answer Example
"I have presented to groups of 3 to 10 people every week for the past two years in my current job. I find that the more organized I am with my thoughts before I get started, the more successful the presentation is. I like to have a couple of visuals to offer the group, and I am sure to give eye contact while speaking clearly and confidently. I am more than capable of addressing larger groups if needed."
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 31st, 2021