Question: What is your approach to preparing for an important presentation?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

How do you prepare for a presentation to important [clients/stakeholders/the executive board] the day before it’s due?

Follow-up questions:

How do you organize your presentation?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Knowledge/Skill Based

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Science and Logic

Abilities:

Cognitive – Category Flexibility (Mental Flexibility)

Work Activity (Task):

Mental Processes – Judging the Value of Things, Services, or People

Work Context (Person-Job/Team/Org Fit):

Interpersonal Relationships – Public Speaking/Presentation

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Achievement/Effort (Action/Result Orientation),Analytical Thinking,Stress Tolerance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s organization skills.
The candidate’s flexibility in handling challenging situations.

Red Flags to Watch For:

The candidate’s poor organization skills.
The candidate’s lack of flexibility in handling challenging situations.

Sample Answer:

When preparing for a very important presentation, I make sure I do my research well of my target audience. That way, I can tailor-fit my presentation for them. I will also practice and anticipate questions they may have. Having a back-up plan for mishaps like technical problems is also necessary.

Question Source: https://resources.workable.com/interview-questions/