High Priority: Practice Speech 3 – Make Your Case
Practice Speech 3 – Make Your Case (about something ordinary) Ready? What's the Goal? Practice your Make Your Case speech with Liam at least once for feedback here
Practice An Interview
Practice A Shawmut Interview You're a Pro What's the Goal? Hit record and practice your section. Then check your email for feedback from Liam.
(Optional) PowerPoint Tips
(Optional) Learn some PPT shortcuts Take a look at this handout and identify at least two shortcut keys that you can use. Note that the ones with their logo are not accessible without their software (but there are plenty good ones that don't require their software). The ones to use during a presentation are in the
*High Priority* Practice Project 5 – Personal Practice with Interview
Practice Speech 5 - Your Personal Assignment Objective:This is your chance to work on the areas that are most important to YOU. 1. Choose your skill focus If you've been submitting audio regularly to Liam look back at his feedback to decide on a focus for your final assignment. If you haven't been submitting or can't find the email,
*High Priority* On-the-Spot: Interview Questions
On-the-Spot Practice: Interview Questions On-The-Spot Take 2! What's the Goal? Let's practice your impromptu speaking with a focus on handling questions that might come up during interviews. What do you Do?- The system will choose a random topic (ask for a new one if either you've already done that topic or it's a question you would never handle).-
On-the-Spot With Slides
On-the-Spot Practice: Slides THIS ASSIGNMENT IS EASIER TO DO ON A COMPUTER INSTEAD OF A PHONE Now with Slides! What's the Goal? Let's practice your impromptu speaking with a focus on reducing our verbal fillers. What do you Do? Choose a slide Try one of the sort you may have to speak to with clients – or stretch yourself with
(Optional) Body Language Tips
Learn some important non-verbal communication tips Watch the video below Shoot a video of yourself and review it. Try to incorporate some of the tips. Yes, it’s hard to watch yourself, but it’s incredibly powerful to do so. https://youtu.be/aeGYObyLt2U
(Optional) On-the-Spot Practice 3: Kill the Fill
On-the-Spot Practice: Kill the Fill Kill the Fill What's the Goal? Let’s practice your impromptu speaking with a focus on reducing our verbal fillers.What do you Do? Look at the topic below Gather your thoughts for no more than 10 seconds Hit record and start talking
*High Priority* Deliver and Refine Your Introduction
Deliver and Refine Your Introduction Objective:You’re joining an interview for a new project…. Deliver and refine a 30-second introduction: This assignment will help you: Communicate your role clearly and concisely to non-industry stakeholders. Think critically about your speaking skills by reviewing your own performance. Practice adapting your message to make it engaging and relevant to your audience. 1. Jot down some
