Question: Describe a time when you had to do public speaking or something similar.

Alternative Question Phrasing:

Tell me about a time you had to speak in public or give a presentation.

Follow-up questions:

Do you like speaking in public? Why or Why not?
How would you rate your public speaking skills.
How do you think your audience took your speech?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Behavioral

Skills:

Basic – Speaking

Abilities:

Cognitive – Oral Expression

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

Interpersonal Relationships – Public Speaking/Presentation

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

The candidate’s public speaking skills and confidence.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If the candidate is deathly afraid of public speaking or would refuse to do public speaking, that is a red flag.

Sample Answer:

There was a time when I was assigned to give a speech on behalf of the entire team. I was nervous but I was able to deliver and my boss even commended me for it.

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