The objective of this question is for the interviewer to understand the candidate’s response and behaviour in challenging situations. In any line of work, there will be challenges along the way. Hence potential employers are interested to know how candidates react and actions taken when faced with a challenge. In this article, we will cover …
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This is another classic question that frequently appear during job interviews and it can be tricky to answer if you have not thought about it. Similar to the question “Tell Me About Yourself”, your answer must be relevant and related to the job position you are interviewing for. In this article, we will be covering …
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“Tell me about yourself.” is the most common question that comes up in every job interview. With experience in giving many self-introductions throughout your schooling years, you may think this is an easy question to answer. However, the answer your interviewer is looking for is not how you will answer in a casual setting. In …
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Do you know that your public speaking posture affects the audience’s perception and reaction towards you and your speech?We are usually unaware of our own posture and the message it’s sending to others. This stems from the fact that our posture is a habit that we have developed over a long period of time. Therefore, …
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During a presentation, we mainly use two forms of communication, verbal and nonverbal. Nonverbal communication is commonly referred as body language. We are able to send messages through the use of our body without saying it verbally. Body language includes hand gestures, eye contact, facial expression and postures. In this article we will be focusing …
A commonly used communication statistics states that 55% of communication is done through body language, 38% through the use of voice and only 7% through the use of words. Although the numbers are not entirely verifiable, either in its definition or application, the fact remains that a person’s feelings and intentions can be displayed through …
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Have you attended a talk where you feel like it was conducted in a foreign language (although you were sure you signed up for an English talk) because you can’t seem to understand what the speaker was presenting? This is usually how an audience feels when a speaker is not well-articulated. Articulation is a skill …
Jane works as a human resource officer. Recently, the company decided to let go under-performing employees and Jane was assigned to break the news. She didn’t want the employees to feel dejected after receiving the news. Hence, she decided to use a slightly upbeat tone to break the news, with hopes of damping the negative …
Have you ever observed your audience leaning forward from their seat to listen to you? Or witness perplexed faces while delivering a presentation? Well, you are not alone. Speaking too softly is one of the most common issues encountered during speeches. In this article, we will explore the importance of projecting your voice, and methods …
“The time is always right to do what is right” a famous quote by Martin Luther King, the awe-inspiring American minister and leader of the Civil Rights Movement back in the 1950s. Martin who was known to speak with a confident and steady voice, transformed the minds of many when he delivered the historical “I …
