Interview Speech Discussion

Speeches Begin Next Monday!

Interview Speech Introduction

Answer the typical interview question:– “Tell me about yourself”

Low risk opportunity to get feedback

Basic Requirements:

Select a job position that you find (or invent a realistic one)

Plan the presentation– Introduction– Body– Conclusion– Should focus on establishing how your skills fit the

requirements

Practice and deliver speech on assigned day

Topic Selection

Find relevant information/job descriptions– Online– In the newspaper– Departmental internship guides?– If you are still stuck… ask me

Due This Wednesday, 11th

Hand in your job description at the beginning of class– Ensures that your position is appropriate– Gives you the time needed to prepare your

introduction and basic outline by Friday– I will only give you feedback on this topic if

I feel yours is not sufficient; by Wednesday night

Organization of Interview Speech

Use the outline worksheet in your workbooks – page 7– Bring this to class on Friday, filled in

Attend to the grading criteria on the Instructor’s Evaluation Form during development

For more detailed organization discussion, see your workbook

Time Limits

3-5 Minutes – how do we want to run this?

15 Second Buffer – 1 pt. Ever 15 second period over/under

You can avoid these penalties with practice

Delivery/notes

Present your speech EXTEMPORANEOUSLY– Do NOT read your speech– Do NOT recite from memory– Do NOT make it up on the spot

You will be allowed note cards– 5 pt. Penalty for doing any of the preceding “DO

NOTs”• This is at my discretion. You will not be allowed to

complain or counter this decision

Delivery/Notes (cont’d)

Dress Appropriately for the position that you are interviewing

Eye contact is a must No Slang No vocalized pauses See grading sheet for specifics

Remaining Issues

No outside resources are needed No formal outline is required

– HOWEVER I am requiring that you hand in the workbook outline sheet on the day you present

Visual aids are not required

What is due on your speech day?

I am requiring that each of you present me with a pocket folder, with your name on it

This will be given to me before your speech It will contain:

– A typed copy of your job description– The Interview Speech Instructor’s evaluation form,

found in your workbook– A copy of your presentation notes (copies of your

actual note cards, to be used in the presentation)– Your completed workbook outline form

When will you get this back – with a grade?

Roughly one week after the final speech day (there are two for this first speech) the folder will be returned to you with feedback, grades, and all of the work that you handed in

This speech is worth 25 points

Chapter 12

Delivery

Importance of Good Delivery

“Make or break” your speech Catch Phrase:

– “Having something to say is not enough. You must also know how to say it”

Good delivery:– Not blatantly apparent– Incorporates common practices from conversation:

• Directness• Spontaneity• Animation• Vocal and Facial Expressiveness

4 Basic Methods of Delivery

Reading from a manuscript– When would this be needed?– Importance of Timing– Actually requires great skill– (Reagan example?)

Reciting from memory– When would this be needed?– Historical perception vs. today?

4 Basic Methods of Delivery (cont’d)

Speaking Impromptu– Involves little or no preparation– Nature of impromptu speeches– 4 Step organization for impromptu

speeches:• State point you are answering• State your point• Support your Statement• Recap your statement

4 Basic Methods of Delivery (cont’d)

Speaking EXTEMPORANEOUSLY– Carefully rehearsed and prepared– Delivered with a brief set of notes– Wording should differ each time it is

presented– Advantages?

Speaker’s Voice Many things you can practice:

– To enhance your communication– To embellish your message

Volume Pitch Rate Pauses Vocal Variety Pronunciation Articulation Dialect

Nonverbal Communication

Occurs as a result of appearance, posture, gesture, eye contact, facial expressions and other nonlinguistic factors

Kinesics: The study of Nonverbal body motions as a systematic mode of communication – leg positioning, right foot, leaning toward?

4 Types of Nonverbal Communication – In public

Speaking Personal Appearance

– Listeners see you before they hear you Bodily Action Gestures

– How does the size of the audience influence the speaker’s gestures?

Eye Contact– Again, cultural norms– The eyes tell you everything!

Nonverbal Warning!

Signals are often misinterpreted– Be careful not to read too much into the

audience behaviors– You may be interesting, they may be

hung-over Use clarifying statements to ensure

efficient communication

5 Step Method for Practicing Delivery

Go through your preparation outline aloud, does your organization make sense?

Prepare your speaking notes Practice the entire speech, several

times with your speaking notes Polish and refine your delivery The Dress Rehearsal

Answering Audience Questions

Preparing for Q & A– Formulate answers to potential questions

in advance– Practice the delivery of your answers– Easy to anticipate questions for a job

interview

Answering Audience Questions (cont’d)

Managing the Q & A– Clarify the Format– Approach questions with a positive attitude– Listen Carefully to the question being

asked– Direct answers to the entire audience– Be honest and Straightforward– Stay on Track

FRIDAY EXCERCISE

Review Outlines And Introductions

Instructions Pair or triple up One person at a time in group, present your

material: intro first, then outline of remaining speech

Other group members take notes for feedback– Ask questions relating to intro style, organization

order selection– Discuss how this impacts message

Discuss possible improvements– Speaker take notes

NEXT person…