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Anonymous

11/12/20 at 5:48PM UTC

Career

Presentation style interviews

I have a Presentation style interview for a senior manager position. What should it look like, without being too much or too little? Help!

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Katrina McNair

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Site Director and Online Educator

11/12/20 at 5:56PM UTC

Hello, You could try using PowerPoint to make your presentation lively and show the interviewer what you intend to do in this position. You could also try giving them some samples of your work that is at the level of the senior manager position to demonstrate your skills that you are trying to obtain. Also try dressing the part and see if another employee would be able to assist you only during the section of your interview that would pertain to proving that you are capable of handling it. They always like to be impressed with ones abilities. I hope this was helpful. Sincerely, Katrina

Anonymous

11/12/20 at 6:28PM UTC

In addition to what our fellow FGB has bestowed upon you, I would also say look into something called Spark Post or Spark Video. These are instrumental when you need something cohesive and easy. You are able to do your own narration, and incorporate stock photos and videos, should you need to. I agree that when doing a presentation, be as polished as possible, speak slower than you think you are, and make eye contact briefly with a few others in the room. It enhances your ability to feel "comfortable" in the room (even though you might be a bit nervous ;-) ), and create the atmosphere that you like. So if you like professional all the way, be that. If you like easy, and engaged , project that. Best of luck!

Christina Navarro

Operational Risk Officer in North Texas

11/12/20 at 6:37PM UTC

I would definitely not overload the slides with content or visuals. Try to highlight the key points and background, but maintain adequate spacing so it's not too much information to read. Concise, high level, and organized. Maybe search online for a few examples to help start it. Good luck!

Danielle Simon

Ecommerce Specialist

11/12/20 at 8:14PM UTC

I had a presentation interview scheduled recently that I didn’t go through with because I just started a new job, and they gave me guidance on what they wanted. Most of it was related to the kind of content they were looking for, but one key piece of info they gave was to make it around 6 slides long. I went on Google and searched for powerpoint templates and found some good results that also include tips. I’m not on the laptop right now where I saved those sites, but definitely look for free powerpoint presentation templates on Google to get good tips. The sites I found divided templates up into what kind of field or presentation you needed and gave tips accordingly.

11/12/20 at 10:59PM UTC

Has the hiring manager given you any guidelines for what the presentation should include? Typically that is what happens. If you are given carte blanche, a typical Senior Manager presentation might include a project you’ve worked on with outcomes, and a 30/60/90 day plan. There are some great resources for presentation templates. I really like “Slidesgo”

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Anonymous

11/13/20 at 12:45AM UTC

No not really. Just a 20 minute summary of my background, leaving 5 minutes for questions. It will be a Webx meeting with 3 people, followed by 2 20min one one one interviews.

User edited comment on 11/13/20 at 12:45AM UTC

Catie Gibbons

Admission Professional in Baltimore

11/18/20 at 2:53PM UTC

I love Canva. It's got really savvy looking presentations that you can make your own. I agree with what others have said above. Make sure you know what they are expecting from your presentation. I would also make sure you know who is going to be in the room. I would come prepared with questions and be able to toss any out if they are quiet.

Rebecca Bryant

11/18/20 at 5:54PM UTC

Thanks so much for everyone's help! I did use Canva and it turned our really well! I had my college senior help me out, due to the time constraints, on formatting, color, etc. Generally, I found it very easy to use and very modern and up to date and professional. I highly recommend it to others tire of Power Point for simple presentations!