Ultimate Presentations: Master Interviews and Presentations to Land Your Dream Job, Second Edition
- 4h 13m
- Jay Surti
- Kogan Page
- 2021
You don't have to be frozen with fear, or bored to death with a dull PowerPoint deck! In Ultimate Presentations, business presentation expert Jay Surti guides you through the most common obstructions to giving good presentations and how to overcome them, from nerves and uncomfortable body language, to voice tone and physical habits. Insightful guidance on coping with the unexpected, such as interruptions, technology breakdowns or difficult questions helps you to feel prepared and confident, no matter what happens during your presentation.
Ultimate Presentations covers every aspect of fantastic and effective presentations:
- how to prepare
- how to structure a great presentation
- using technology and visual aids
- communicating a strong message
- tailoring your presentation to your audience
- highlighting your personal skills through your presentation
- time management and dealing with Q and As
Now including a new chapter on presenting your personal brand, Ultimate Presentations will help you to deliver outstanding presentations when it counts.
About the Ultimate series... The Ultimate series contains practical advice on essential job search skills to give you the best chance of getting the job you want. Taking you all the way from starting your job search to completing an interview, it includes guidance on CV or resume and cover letter writing, practice questions for passing aptitude, psychometric and IQ tests, and reliable advice for interviewing.
In this Book
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Why Presentation Skills are Important
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Giving Presentations at Interviews and Assessment Centres: The Essentials
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Giving Presentations in Your Professional Life: The Essentials
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How to Prepare for a Presentation
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How to Structure Your Presentation
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Time Management
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Presentation Styles and Techniques
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Presenting as Part of a Group
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Using Technology and Visual Aids
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Openings and Endings
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Personality and Message
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Overcoming Nerves
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Body Language
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Getting Rid of Bad Habits
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Verbal Communication
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Coping with the Unexpected
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Tailoring Your Presentation to Your Audience
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Impressing Potential Employers in an Interview Presentation
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Answering Questions on the Spot
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Audience Interaction or Participation
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Virtual Presentations
