Public Speaking Interview skills By Ms. Sabira Merchant

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Confidence Building

For Teenagers

Most people dread the question: “Tell me about yourself.” Because everyone these days is short on time, an elevator speech is a useful tool whether you are speaking to a large audience or simply networking.

This workshop helps you excel in Public speaking and prepare your elevator pitch –  highlighting your professional and educational accomplishments, your skills and career goals. The best speeches and interviews are the ones that are prepared and perfected in advance with memorable anecdotes.

Learn some ways to craft a speech or an elevator pitch that will help you stand out from the crowd and realise your dreams. Now is the time to shine and show the world, and yourself, what you have to offer. This course will also provide hands on experience of Interview environment through role plays, which will include sample Interview questions, helpful tips and interpreting non verbal communication and the correct body language to be maintained during an interview

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Public Speaking & Elevator Speech

• Power words to use often
• Tone of Voice
• Voice Modulation
• Proper articulation
• Importance of great first impression.
• Projecting Self Confidence

Body Language & Confidence Building:

• Eye contact
• Facial expressions
• Hand gestures
• Body positions and Stance
• Non Verbal Communication
• Energy levels
• What is your body saying –the silent signals

Interview skills

• Making a good first impression
• Dressing sharply and appropriately
• Being a good, “story-teller”
• Learning to tackle interview nerves
• Getting the most out of it
• Understanding the dynamics in the interview room
• Handling difficult questions
• Handling rejections
• Identify and apply the principles of behaviour interviews.
• Role play and practice using behavioural interview skills.
• Focus on active listening and answering questions effectively.
• Establishing rapport with the interviewer.
• Managing anxiety during an Interview.
• Handling group discussions.
• How to emphasize on your strengths and concluding the interview gracefully.
• Overcome objections during an Interview.
• Understanding the questioning techniques to target appropriate competencies