Are you comfortable giving presentations? What was the most challenging presentation you have been a part of?

"I like giving presentations and think I am fairly good at it. I also think public speaking is an area where there's always room for improvement! The most challenging presentation I recall was my very first one. I was incredibly nervous, had technical difficulties, and some tough questions came my way. Due to the technical challenges, I had to forego the PowerPoint I had prepared and present from memory alone. Overall, I conveyed all the ideas I wanted to, but the delivery could have been smoother. Since then, I've taken some free courses online to improve in this area and delivered a few presentations I'm proud of."

Discuss your confidence level when making presentations, and be honest about your comfort level with speaking to an audience. Talk about any formal training you have in public speaking, if applicable. If you have delivered a challenging presentations recently, this question is a great opportunity to give a brief story-based example. Discuss what made the presentation challenging and how you ensured your ideas were understood and well-received. If you don't have much experience but feel confident, that's okay! Express your confidence and eagerness to give presentations when needed. If you are uncomfortable speaking in front of a group, let the interviewer know that while giving presentations isn't a strength of yours, you're willing to practice and learn.

"I haven't had many opportunities to give presentations in a professional setting, but I would be open to practicing in small groups and working toward developing better skills in this area."