ENGL312 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Simile, Lectern, Clip Art
3 Apr 2017
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Preparing effective oral presentation: speaking skills and your career. In a recent survey of employers, spoken communication took top spot as most desirable soft skill sought on job candidates. Another employer study reported that 70% of executives considered oral comm skills v. important for high school graduates entering job market: knowing your purpose. Most important part of your prep is deciding what you want to accomplish: knowing you audience. A 2nd key element in prep is analyzing your audience, anticipating its rxns, and adjusting to its needs of necessary. By anticipating your audience, you have a better idea of how to organize your presentation. A friendly audience will respond to humor and personal experiences. A neutral audience requires an even, controlled delivery style. A hostile audience demands a calm, controlled delivery style w/ objective data and expert opinion. Whatever type of audience you will have, remember to plan your presentation so that it focuses on audience benefits.
