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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 good presentation?

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

What you need

• Planning
• Content and structure
• Delivery
• Supporting Materials
• Evaluation

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

Structuring presentations

• Introduction - Who you are, aims of the

presentation

• Key points – The core of your presentation
• Conclusion

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

Key Points

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

The Delivery

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

Conclusion

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

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

A good presentation

Shows evidence of:

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

visual aids

• Oral skills – and enthusiasm