It’s you they want to hire – not a PowerPoint [Presentation training]
Interview Training : Q: I’ve to do a ten-minute presentation at a job interview in two weeks’ time – ‘how will you improve this company over the next three years?’ The problem is it’s my own job I’m doing it for. Well, not quite, but I’ve been acting in the position since my boss got […]
How to ace your presentation to secure that job
I have been called to a second interview for a job next week – the position is manager of a leisure centre. They have asked me to do a 10-minute presentation on Why I should get the job at the start of the interview. I haven’t got a clue what I should say? Pointers welcome. […]
How long should my speech be?
By Liam Horan, Public Speaking & Presentations Trainer, Sli Nua Careers Q: I’ve been asked to address a conference on behalf of my company – it’s a company promotional event and will be attended a lot of existing and potential customers, as well as some media figures who report on our sector. My topic is […]
Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (open) programme
Liam Horan, Career Coach, Sli Nua Careers, was a guest on Aidan Crowley’s Grapevine show on CRC-fm on Thursday, November 3, to discuss our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass (Open) programme. “For so many people, public speaking is one of the biggest fears of all – our programme shows how you can really excel at speeches and […]
5 tips to improve your speeches and presentations
By Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations Masterclass In public speaking and presentations, a key factor is preparation. Bob Dwyer, the famous Australian rugby coach, once said: “I don’t want a team who want to win on the day of the match – […]
Tips for a successful presentation at job interview
I am going for a second interview next week – and they have asked me to give a presentation. I know the topic well but I’ve never had to give a presentation like this before. Can you give me some tips? (RT). Become an accomplished and confident public speaker or presenter with our Public Speaking & Presentations […]
Eleven tips to spruce up your presentation style
By Liam Horan, Career Coach & Managing Director, Sli Nua Careers To get that job, sometimes you’ve got to give a presentation. Death by PowerPoint doesn’t just afflict the audience – the presenter can tank too. When you lose your audience, and they lose the will to live, chances are the contract won’t be coming your […]
Never take a speech for granted
By Liam Horan, Sli Nua Careers Never take a speech for granted. We’ve all done it, but we shouldn’t. It is a bitter, painful lesson to learn. I have seen the best of singers decline to sing solo in a singsong* – “you’ll give us one there Mary, no bother to you” – because something […]