What to Practise for a Medical Interview Presentation to Help You Present Powerfully
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009If you are called for an interview, then it is likely that you will be asked to give a presentation as well.
You need to prepare for your presentation as well as your consultant NHS interview
Here are some steers to help you groom for your interview presentations
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display ideas are disclosed to shortlisted candidates with interview details. It is advisable to use powerpoint for your presentation. |
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The talk audience is likely to be different to and larger than the interview panel. You may not receive any warning that this is to happen. |
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You may be given between 3-15 minutes for your talk. |
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Make sure you stick to the time stated, make it relevant and up-to-date, keep it light and up beat, and (but only if you are comfortable with this) inject some humour. |
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Definitely take the chance to rehearse your talk. You have 100% control of your image management at this stage and you must take that control. |
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If the talk is in an organisation where you have previously been employed in or where you are renowned, you are likely to feel more nervous than in an hospital where most of the audience is unknown. Recognise this beforehand and practice the presentation. |
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Do not make assumptions about what the audience knows ” present as if you and the audience have little knowledge about each other, and assume some of the audience (eg Lay Chair, Faculty representative) have no or little knowledge of the department/ area about which you are talking. |