Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Bill gates- a great speaker

The art of mastering public speaking is considered a necessary evil especially when it comes to the business industry. Through it, one can be able to entice their clientele into buying their products or investing in their company. Until recently, Bill Gates, had not been known for being a brilliant public speaker since his presentations were mainly filled with complex jargons regarding his company. This is regardless of being one of the richest men on the globe having founded the Microsoft Company. However, of late the public speaking skills of Bill Gates seem to have changed completely with his audience enjoying his presentations and talks more. This paper addresses the issue of Bill Gates being a great speaker and how he inspires people to believe in themselves.
During Bill Gates presentation on world health and educational problems, his audience described him as having literally released mosquitoes into the air. This meant that not only did the audience find this stunt and talk very engaging and humorous, but they also found it interesting and had everything that is desired of a great speaker. Through this action, Gates surprised his audience and managed to capture their full attention from the very beginning. After releasing his mosquitoes, Gates told his audience, “There is no reason why poor people should experience mosquitoes alone. Let this mosquitoes roam around so that you can also experience it.” Such are the exploits why people consider him as being a realistic businessperson and an interesting speaker at the same time. Gates kept his agenda very verbal instead of including a lot of information on his slides. He continued to engage his audience by saying that he would only concentrate on two problems out of the many that he had to tackle. How do you make a great teacher? How do you make a deadly disease spread by mosquitoes to stop? These are some of the tactics Gates used to captivate his audience and draw them into meaningful conversations.

In conclusion, Bill Gates has been considered a great speaker largely due to his ability to engage his audience all through his presentations. He possesses impressive skills at addressing his audience by not only making them interesting but also mind blowing as well. He uses humor to make his listeners laugh and remember what he said much easier. At the same time, Gates demonstrated that is was change is possible and with optimism, the world can become a better place. 
Here is the video

http://www.ted.com/talks/bill_gates_unplugged

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Job Interview Skills

Job interview Skills











Job interview skills are a necessary component for all individuals who seek to attend an interview with the aim of getting a job, being questioned on pertinent issues, or any other interview session. There are certain crucial aspects of effective communication that are needed while attending an interview. Some of these communication competencies include respect, critical and succinct thinking, and preparedness.
Respect
Interviewers use interviews to interrogate and analyze the competency and behavior of a candidate that is being interviewed. In most instances, interviews are conducted with the aim of recruiting an intelligent, competent, and well-mannered individual. If a candidate portrays good manners and respect, he or she has a better chance of being shortlisted and carried in high esteem. In almost all positions and posts that require filling, individuals have to be interviewed with the aim of gauging whether the candidate being interviewed will get along with other workers, bosses, and third parties. Therefore, interviewers look for technical knowhow, experience, and good interpersonal skills such as respect, morality, integrity, and discipline.

Thinking Smart
Interviewees should refrain from thinking out loud while in the process of being interviewed. The downside of thinking out loud is that a person may easily release arrogant statements, stupid remarks, or offensive comments. In place of thinking out loud, interviewees should take time to cogitate before answering a question that is posed while being interviewed. This kind of smart thinking may be the precursor to getting the job, vacancy, or placement that needs filling.


Preparedness
Interviews act as an analysis session that gauges the competency and personality of the interviewee. As such, an interviewee should take time to prepare adequately for answering questions, expressing oneself, and garnering composure and a professional look. The first impression is always critical for the interviewee to form a perception of the interviewee. The possession and proper execution of professionalism and effective interpersonal communication is among the traits that are most sought in interviews.