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I have given interviews in JPMorgan Chase for developer role and got the offer which is gud but interviews were not as tough as one might have expected from a reputed firm like jpmc.
Had 1 tech,1 tech-Manager round , Hire view test which was quite easy and an hr round.
Am a little worried about the standard of project and the team. I have offer from CIB Payments team. Checked with hiring manager and he said d role is for developer. Just worried abt quality of work
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Rehearsing helps. Not necessarily in front of the mirror but writing down the main points you want to make and going over it in your head a few times.
And if you find yourself getting nervous just try to slow down. I also tell myself I'm not nervous to present, I'm excited to tell people about this great work.
use internal meetings as presentations. present to your CDs as you would to a client.
ask for presentation feedback on those meetings.
know the work inside an out. unless it's a script, you shouldn't have to read anything. speak to the idea. paraphrase.
More often than not you sound worse in your head than in real life.
Knowing what you’re presenting inside and out helps with confidence and having confidence helps with presenting. Try not to memorize or read because one minor snag and you’ll get in your own head.
A really good presenter once told me that having little anecdotes that tie back to the thought or idea you’re presenting helps.
But in the end it’s practice, so never shy away from the opportunity of presenting. The more you do it the better you’ll get at it.
This has happened to me too. I think it’s because your brain works way faster than you can easily put into words. So before you present, try to quickly go back through your stuff and either write down (for yourself) why it makes sense, or rehearse saying why out loud.
Also remember you don’t need a profound, genius-sounding explanation—in fact, it’s probably a warning sign if you do. Smart is simple.
Years of acting training & improv training - people make fun of it but when it comes to presenting all those years paid off. Just because you train as an actor doesn’t mean you have to become one.
Here’s what worked for me:
Don’t forget people want to be impressed and charmed. Or at least go in believing that. Your client presentation is likely to be the least boring part of most clients’ day.
Also, give yourself an outline of the points you want to make but don’t worry so much about how you say it. You know the stuff, you just need to organize it. But when you stress about sticking to a script, you take yourself out of the moment. Simplify it so you can just talk. Once you start, you’ll be amazed how it just flows.
Heck out a book called “seven deadly copy sins” by Kerry someone (can’t remember). Short read, great tips.
Take an improv class. It’ll make nervousness disappear leading to better presentations.
It’s insane what a rehearsal can do. I’m pretty good at winging it, and still notice a huge difference when I rehearse with my teammates. I know that timing doesn’t always allow for that. You’re a junior, you’ll get better with more at bats, just keep asking for them. Also ask for tips from people in the room after