Summary Golden Rules
Remember to smile and show enthusiasm for your subject
Be interesting
Have a logical structure-beginning, middle and end.
Make notes, do not read from a script
Use words that you are comfortable with
Practise giving presentations before the real thing
Keep close attention to timing
End on a high note, don’t fade away
Don’t...!
Read from a script
Mumble the message
Be too long
Too many slides (death by PowerPoint)
Apologise for yourself
Waffle
Use distracting body language – pacing, fiddling with paper etc
Some web links http://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_presentations.htm http://www.kent.ac.uk/careers/presentationskills.htm The Futures website contains a range of careers booklets, offering advice and tips to help you at www.uclan.ac.uk/careersbooklets. You can also find information on www.uclan.ac.uk/futures about relevant events, elective modules and the Futures Award. You might also want to check out the recorded online events, covering a number of topics, at www.uclan.ac.uk/futuresondemand
If you would like further help or want to speak to a careers adviser please call at Futures Reception, ring us or use our e-guidance system on the Futures website to email us with queries.