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Presentation skills Careers Network Learning objectives To understand the basics of a good presentation Gain an insight of how to best structure a presentation How to create impact in presentations Presentations What makes a


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Presentation skills

Careers Network

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Learning objectives

  • To understand the basics of a good

presentation

  • Gain an insight of how to best structure

a presentation

  • How to create impact in presentations
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Presentations

What makes a good presentation?

Think about a good presentation you have attended in the past. What made it good?

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What you need

  • Planning
  • Content and structure
  • Delivery
  • Supporting Materials
  • Evaluation
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Planning – What to consider

  • Decide on purpose of presentation
  • What’s your message?
  • Who will the audience be?
  • Length of time available
  • Handouts
  • Equipment available/room layout
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Structuring presentations

  • Introduction - Who you are, aims of the

presentation

  • Key points – The core of your presentation
  • Conclusion
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Introduction

  • Say what your presentation is about
  • Introduce your aims and objectives

– The number of aims and objectives should be appropriate to the time you have.

  • Grab the audiences attention
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Key Points

  • Less is more
  • Do not overload your presentation with text
  • Never lose sight of the presentation topic
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The Delivery

  • Dress smartly
  • Introduce yourself
  • Speak clearly
  • Keep to time
  • Silence is golden
  • Eye contact
  • Involve your audience
  • Be visible
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Conclusion

  • Summarize your key points
  • End positively
  • Ask if anyone has questions
  • Be prepared to debate
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Creating impact

  • Visual aids. Choose carefully
  • Less is more. Use visual aids to support

you not to replace you.

  • Provide handouts
  • Ask questions to your audience
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A good presentation

Shows evidence of:

  • Knowledge
  • Personal Contribution
  • Organisation
  • Detail and quality of powerpoint or other

visual aids

  • Oral skills – and enthusiasm