Go over your speech outline.
Find any pictures of visual aids you want to include with your speech.
Be sure and practice, practice, practice. Whether you think you can wing it or not... it is always noticeable when you have not practiced enough.
Refine your speech and determine if you have left out anything important or if you have included too much.
Find an impartial audience and try out your speech on them.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Writing for Television
You will need to cover two events for our next speech assignments. They can be concerts, fairs, games, etc... or your story can focus on a feature, or lighter subject... such as a person of interest, someone who does something interesting or incredible.
For example:
A news story would be covering a traffic accident.
A feature story would be a women who cuts her hair and donates it to 'Locks of Love.'
Be sure they interesting and relevant.
Each of your stories need to be 45 seconds to one minute long. You need to make sure you fit all pertinent facts into your story, easier said than done with your time constraint.
Each story needs to be typed and double spaced when you turn in your copy to me.
If you want your stories entered into the teleprompter (which I highly recommend), you must EMAIL THEM TO ME NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. If you do not email them to me, you will be reading your copy from your paper.
For example:
A news story would be covering a traffic accident.
A feature story would be a women who cuts her hair and donates it to 'Locks of Love.'
Be sure they interesting and relevant.
Each of your stories need to be 45 seconds to one minute long. You need to make sure you fit all pertinent facts into your story, easier said than done with your time constraint.
Each story needs to be typed and double spaced when you turn in your copy to me.
If you want your stories entered into the teleprompter (which I highly recommend), you must EMAIL THEM TO ME NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH. If you do not email them to me, you will be reading your copy from your paper.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Maid Of Honor Speeches
You should have a pretty good idea of what you want to say about your best friend in this speech. Here are a few pointers for you:
- Because this is someone that you obviously know a lot about, be sure you are not overloading your audience with information.
- Be sure your organize your speech in such a way that makes sense and flows. Don't jump around from one thought to the other.
- Because this is someone that you obviously know a lot about, be sure you are not overloading your audience with information.
- Be sure your organize your speech in such a way that makes sense and flows. Don't jump around from one thought to the other.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Resume Updates
Remember to make the adjustments that we talked about to your resumes and bring in the revised versions along with your revised references page.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Reminder
Mock Job Interview Today!!
Reminder #1- Dress Business Casual
Reminder #2- Bring a typed resume and reference page
Reminder #3- Review the list of frequently asked questions.
Reminder #1- Dress Business Casual
Reminder #2- Bring a typed resume and reference page
Reminder #3- Review the list of frequently asked questions.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Commonly Asked Interview Questions:
In class tomorrow, we have a guest coming to conduct a mock job interview. She will be asking each of you questions based on your resume and she will also pull questions from the list below.
1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.
2. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
3. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
4. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
5. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
6. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
7. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
8. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.
9. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.
10. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.
11. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
12. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.
13. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.
14. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.
15. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
16. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.
17. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
18. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
19. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.
20. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
21. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisoror authority figure.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
22. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.
23. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
24. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a
success.Your boss tell you that you are successful
25. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make
it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An
example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.
26. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
27. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.
28. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.
29. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.
30. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
32. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.
1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short
statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound
rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise.
Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to
the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest
back and work up to the present.
2. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for.
If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.
3. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good
explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are
on track to achieve the others.
4. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific
statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith
Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It
is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.
5. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization
before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are
going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?
6. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the
research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely
important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term
career goals.
7. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready.
Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather
than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag,
just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.
8. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I’d like
it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I’m doing a good job.
9. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here.
Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That’s the
type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a
benefit to the organization.
10. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying
negative things about the people or organization involved.
11. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to
highlight your best points as they relate to the position being
discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.
12. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not
mention any other candidates to make a comparison.
13. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted
and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work
applied for is a real plus.
14. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with
anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get
along with folks is great.
15. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples:
Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability
to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your
professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude
16. Tell me about your dream job.
Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you
are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another
job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with
this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something
like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and
can’t wait to get to work.
17. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.
18. What are you looking for in a job?
See answer # 23
19. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization,
violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will
label you as a whiner.
20. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities:
Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise,
Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver
21. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisoror authority figure.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of
your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former
boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and
develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.
22. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an
example that relates to the type of position applied for.
23. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are:
Challenge, Achievement, Recognition
24. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:
You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a
success.Your boss tell you that you are successful
25. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make
it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An
example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and
thus throwing coordination off.
26. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.
27. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about,
bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working
quick learner.
28. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of
humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All
bosses think they have these traits.
29. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique
and not the dispute you settled.
30. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to
get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.
31. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.
32. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are
examples.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Resume & References
Go over your resume.
Let someone else go over your resume with an objective eye.
Make sure it is typed and that there are no misspellings or typos.
Create a Reference Page:
List one professional contact (employer or co-worker that is significantly older than you) and one personal contact (pastor or family friend).
If you do not have a professional contact, list two personal contacts.
List their name, their position, and a contact phone number.
Type this and bring it with your resume to class on Tuesday.
Let someone else go over your resume with an objective eye.
Make sure it is typed and that there are no misspellings or typos.
Create a Reference Page:
List one professional contact (employer or co-worker that is significantly older than you) and one personal contact (pastor or family friend).
If you do not have a professional contact, list two personal contacts.
List their name, their position, and a contact phone number.
Type this and bring it with your resume to class on Tuesday.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Resume your Resume
Keeping in mind the points we talked about in class, begin working on your resume.
You need:
Header- Your name (no nicknames), your address, and the best phone number to reach you
Objective- Let the company you are applying know what your goal is.
ex. Objective: To obtain a position in a the field of mass communications and/or journalism, and work my way into management.
Education: Starting with the most recent first. Do not include elementary school.
Experience: Again, start with the most recent job.
Under each one, list your responsibilities.
Avoid cliche termanology such as 'Hard Worker' or 'Able to Juggle Multiple Task.' The trick is to be honest, straight forward, and a little creative with termonology.
You need:
Header- Your name (no nicknames), your address, and the best phone number to reach you
Objective- Let the company you are applying know what your goal is.
ex. Objective: To obtain a position in a the field of mass communications and/or journalism, and work my way into management.
Education: Starting with the most recent first. Do not include elementary school.
Experience: Again, start with the most recent job.
Under each one, list your responsibilities.
Avoid cliche termanology such as 'Hard Worker' or 'Able to Juggle Multiple Task.' The trick is to be honest, straight forward, and a little creative with termonology.
Maid Of Honor Speech
This speech should sing the praises of one of the most important people in your life.
Visual aids are not required, but keep in mind that your audience is going to be curious about who you are talking about.
You do not need to site any sources.
Make this speech from your heart, but do not let it lack organization.
Tell us who your friend is, what makes he/she special, how they have played a part in your life, and why you want them to continue to be in your life.
Your time should be 5 minutes.
This speech is due October 28th.
Visual aids are not required, but keep in mind that your audience is going to be curious about who you are talking about.
You do not need to site any sources.
Make this speech from your heart, but do not let it lack organization.
Tell us who your friend is, what makes he/she special, how they have played a part in your life, and why you want them to continue to be in your life.
Your time should be 5 minutes.
This speech is due October 28th.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Reminder
Tomorrow we meet at our new location at Westwood Baptist Church in Alabaster.
I sent an email with directions.
Be sure to go around to the back of the church and park in that back lot. The building that is semi-attached is where we will meet. Room B-11.
I will have my cell on if you have problems.
I sent an email with directions.
Be sure to go around to the back of the church and park in that back lot. The building that is semi-attached is where we will meet. Room B-11.
I will have my cell on if you have problems.
Weekly Assignments: Talk To Yourself...and others
Practice, practice, practice. If you've tried practicing in a mirror, then it's time to move onto an audience. Try to find someone who will give you honest feedback. Think of things I mentioned to you with your other speeches.
If you haven't e-mailed me your topic, you still can. Use me as a sounding board ladies. I'm here to help!
If you haven't e-mailed me your topic, you still can. Use me as a sounding board ladies. I'm here to help!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Pictures!
Angela taught us how to sign language translates to ministry in her demonstrative speech. This is the sign for dinosaur!
No more baggie t-shirts ladies! Ashley taught us the fine art of tearing up our clothes!
Tennis, anyone? Cameron shows off her mad skills and tries to teach us a little something.
Hurrican Katrina taught us how to be ready for any type of emergency.
Rebecca paints a pretty picture and teaches us to do the same.
Metta sets a pretty table, and introduces us to more silverware than anyone should ever have to use!
Giselle teaches us how to make fudge in a bag. So good!
Weekly Assignment: Get In The Mirror
You should have your outline complete.
Begin practicing.
I would recommend finding a mirror and watching yourself give your speech.
It might help you to pinpoint some areas you can be stronger in. Review the bad habits of public speaking.
Be sure you speak loudly and project your voice so that your audience hears your clearly.
Begin practicing.
I would recommend finding a mirror and watching yourself give your speech.
It might help you to pinpoint some areas you can be stronger in. Review the bad habits of public speaking.
Be sure you speak loudly and project your voice so that your audience hears your clearly.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Weekly Assignment: E-mail Me!
Let me know what you have chosen to speak about.
Use me as a sounding board.
Email me at jamleah@yahoo.com
I will let you know if I have thoughts on the matter.
Sidenote: You are welcome to use visual aids on this speech as well. They are not required, but if you feel it will enhance your topic, go for it.
Use me as a sounding board.
Email me at jamleah@yahoo.com
I will let you know if I have thoughts on the matter.
Sidenote: You are welcome to use visual aids on this speech as well. They are not required, but if you feel it will enhance your topic, go for it.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Cover The Bases
You should have your topic for your persuasive speech researched by now... both sides. You should have your source for each side. Now you need to make sure you have covered all the bases. Make sure when you give your speech on Tuesday, your audience isn't left wondering what your stance is.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Do Ask, Do Tell!
Check your e-mail for a list of questions.
Copy and paste the questions to a blank document and answer them.
Please put some thought into your answers.
Double space and print it out!
Copy and paste the questions to a blank document and answer them.
Please put some thought into your answers.
Double space and print it out!
Friday, October 3, 2008
Weekly Assignment: Get Up On Your Soapbox!
Develop a 'platform' for our upcoming class.
A platform is a worthwhile cause that participants of pageants support. Clearly state what your platform is and a course of action to help the situation.
You must type up your platform and present it to me before class on Tuesday.
If you have questions, please e-mail me.
A platform is a worthwhile cause that participants of pageants support. Clearly state what your platform is and a course of action to help the situation.
You must type up your platform and present it to me before class on Tuesday.
If you have questions, please e-mail me.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Extra Credit
Watch the Vice Presidentail Debate tonight.
Tell me who you think 'won' the debate.
Who handled themselves better on the hot button issues?
What moment stands out to you as memorable?
This assignment is worth 25 bonus points and is due on October 7th.
Tell me who you think 'won' the debate.
Who handled themselves better on the hot button issues?
What moment stands out to you as memorable?
This assignment is worth 25 bonus points and is due on October 7th.
Weekly Assignment: Pick it!
Choose a topic for your persuasive speech.
Find a topic that has at least two distinct stances.
Example: participation in beauty pageants
Find a topic that has at least two distinct stances.
Example: participation in beauty pageants
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Could I pursuade you?
Choose a topic that has two sides.
Develop your stance for it or against it.
Support it with at least one source per viewpoint... have one source that supports for it and one source that supports against it.
You will be graded on:
-How clearly you present your viewpoint.
-Your outline.
-You sources.
-Time: 5-7 minutes
Be thorough. And be well informed. Don't pick a topic that seems too expansive, and if you do, maybe focus on one element of it.
This speech will be due October 14th.
Develop your stance for it or against it.
Support it with at least one source per viewpoint... have one source that supports for it and one source that supports against it.
You will be graded on:
-How clearly you present your viewpoint.
-Your outline.
-You sources.
-Time: 5-7 minutes
Be thorough. And be well informed. Don't pick a topic that seems too expansive, and if you do, maybe focus on one element of it.
This speech will be due October 14th.
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