What should you avoid while speaking on the phone?
What is cursing, slang, and tone of voice.
100
Avoid these when speaking to a large audience.
What is filler words, such as "uh," "um," and long pauses (except when used to create dramatic effect).
100
You should come into the interview prepared with information on the ________?
What is the company you're interviewing with.
100
Avoid glancing around the room while speaking with someone and __________________.
What is making eye contact with the person you're speaking to.
200
A short and concise blurb about yourself that you would mention to people in a hurry.
What is an "elevator speech."
200
Prepare for this situation in case the other person doesn't answer the phone.
What is leaving a message.
200
If you haven't spoken in front of a large audience in a while, make sure to review...
What is video footage of some of the greatest public speakers. i.e. John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, Winston Churchill.
200
Always bring this with you to an interview. Always.
What is your resume or CV.
200
Keep your language in business settings professional, so avoid....
What is swearing.
300
When you must hear from someone but they aren't responding to emails quickly, you should _________.
What is make a phone call. Note: Be polite regardless of the situation
300
The best way to clearly convey your message to the recipient.
What is be clear, concise, and well-mannered.
300
How you would practice for a speech in front of a large audience.
What is review your speech several times in front of a mirror or to a friend or a group of friends.
300
If you're anxious and want to relax prior to an interview, you should...
What is come up with answers to commonly-asked questions. Additionally, make sure to take deep breaths and think about how well you'll perform.
300
When speaking in front of audiences with an agenda set forth by the planning committee, make sure to...
What is know your time limits. Don't go well over your allotted amount of time.
400
After you've entered the workforce and you meet a new connection and have conversed, you should have these on hand to pass out.
What is a business card.
400
Once you've gotten to know someone well enough, these topics are appropriate to talk about.
What is family, how life is going, kids, etc.
400
Make sure to avoid this mistake often made by inexperienced public speakers who haven't practiced at all or enough.
What is stare at your paper.... Look at the audience!
400
ALWAYS wear this when interviewing with a company.
What is business professional attire.
Men: suit, tie, dress shoes.
Women: ladies suit, high-end shoes.
Avoid making too many statements with your business professional attire.
400
No one likes being cut off mid-sentence, so don't...
What is interrupt the person who is speaking.
500
Topics you should avoid when conversing with people in a professional setting.
What is politics, religion, or any issue that may offend the other party/parties.
500
When you're on the phone and may need to answer questions or recite facts that you don't know off the top of your head, make sure you're around...
What is a computer or relevant documents.
500
This can be exceptionally beneficial if you're nervous and are unfamiliar with the area at which you're speaking.
What is to arrive early, walk around, get a general idea of your audience, and practice using the microphone (if applicable) and any visual aids you'd use.
500
The best way to ace an interview.
What is prepare beforehand by Googling "commonly asked interview questions" and coming up with answers so that you're not caught off-guard.
500
Don't present like this man (hint: we showed a video during our presentation of a political candidate)
Who is Phil Davidson, candidate for Stark County Treasurer.