2107. Describe a time when you had to use your presentation skills to influence someone's opinion

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Can you recall a situation where you had to use your presentation skills to persuade someone or change their point of view? Please share how you approached the presentation and the outcome.

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Presentation Skills : The ability to communicate information effectively in front of an audience.

  • 2. Influencing : The capability to sway or change someone's opinions, attitudes, or decisions.

  • 3. Persuasion : Utilizing logical, emotional, or cooperative appeals to convince others to take a certain course of action or adopt a new way of thinking.

  • 4. Critical Thinking : Evaluating various points of view and arguments to form a well-founded perspective or opinion.

Purpose
  • 1. Assessing Communication Effectiveness : Understanding how well you can convey your ideas and arguments through presentations.

  • 2. Evaluating Persuasion Skills : Judging your ability to influence others and enlist their support or agreement.

  • 3. Judging Adaptability : Determining how well you can adjust your communication style to persuade different audience types.

  • 4. Analyzing Problem-Solving : Examining your process for constructing a persuasive argument to tackle obstacles and change opinions.


Hints
  • 1. Structure Your Response : Outline the scenario with a clear beginning, middle, and end, detailing how you prepared, delivered, and followed up on your presentation.

  • 2. Highlight Strategy : Explain the strategies and techniques you used to tailor your presentation toward your audience to effectively change their opinion.

  • 3. Reflect on the Outcome : Conclude with the results of your efforts and what you learned from the experience.

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Topics: 
Communication
Problem Solving
Roles: 
Software Development Engineer (SDE)
Companies: 
Cisco
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