Preparing for an online committee interview and I created a PowerPoint to coincide with my presentation. I have the option to share my screen or have someone from their team be the point person.

6 Comments

1. AnonymousFebruary 27,2025 at 10:35PM UTC

   My advice would be to do some research online to learn a bit more about Zoom, and then take the reigns. It will be less clunky for you if you aren't asking someone to advance slides for you, and you also do not have to surrender your content to them with no assurances.

   Plus it will show an air of confidence and willingness to try/learn new things, which will also work in your favor.

   Good luck!!

2. AnonymousFebruary 28,2025 at 1:16AM UTC

   Personally I like Zoom better. The navigation bar is at the bottom and states Share Screen. It’s very easy. Close other apps, other screens, and your email. That way all they can see is you presentation. You will do just fine! Good luck!

3. Renee GillisFebruary 28,2025 at 4:32AM UTC

   I’ve used both zoom and teams, and the functionality is really the same for both. I had one company though that didn’t allow external people to join.

   you can also see the participants that show up to the meeting on both platforms, so you’ll know who has joined. I think teams can provide you the attendees report after the of the meeting, if the system is set up that way.. Also make sure when you send the invite out you set the meeting to ask people to respond, rather than just sending it with no tracking. If your “necessary “ people don’t accept you can contact them before the meeting to make sure they are there or have a representative there.

   As for sharing your screen, it depends if you are taking notes or if someone else is. Also, you can make some people presenters or organizers, so only those you want can share their screens. I have done my own sharing and also let others share instead of me. You just want to make sure if someone else is sharing that it is someone you trust to be listening and be on the right slide

   Good luck!

4. AnonymousFebruary 28,2025 at 3:02PM UTC

   Thank you all and I appreciated your advice. I'll let the team know I'll run the presentation and research more about Zoom's presentation features beforehand. The tips you provided have helped settle my nerves.

5. AnonymousFebruary 28,2025 at 3:05PM UTC

   Take control of your PowerPoint. Don’t bother others to have to deal with it and if they screw it up it’s distracting. After the meeting send a copy of the ppt along with your thank you note.

6. AnonymousFebruary 28,2025 at 4:23PM UTC

   In Zoom, you don't need to be in control of the meeting to present and control the screen. The person who controls the meeting can give you this permission.