I have my first oral presentation at a conference coming up and I’m nervous about what questions I might get. Any advice on how to prepare and calm my nerves?

like
Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Practice your presentation a lot, and stop every so often to think about what questions might come up about what you have just said. As long as you feel good about the content you will talk about, any questions will be a piece of cake. Good luck!

like

Ask some family, friends or coworkers if you can rehearse your presentation for them and have them ask questions and give feedback. That's usually my go to

Correct me if I'm wrong but you are going to present on-board research that you did yourself? my best advice to you is that only you know what you worked for and only you know your work as well as you do, so don't hesitate to speak up and you will do great.

A strategy that has always worked for me is to write a speech about my presentation and then listen to it several times, after listening to it imagine the kind of doubts that can be generated by what I am explaining and answer these questions. Try it and let me know how it goes.

I like to do mine in front of a mirror a bunch of times till I feel ready but I've been told by a few people that they feel weird about doing that

Related Posts

When the United snacks you saved in your purse come in handy...

like

Dear folks,

IM is for pings, not emails. Please keep it short.

Thank you,
Yours truly.

like

People who don't have new year plans or planning to make one. Feel free to connect over @HeyDoesntMatter on telegram.

Lets connect if free for conversation.

like

Do any of the big L&E firms have a WFH policy?

like

How does your company manages HR or team building activities in WFH model ? is it effective in refreshing you or team culture ? Or is it just an extra overhead now ?

I feel it was a good break/refresh when at office but now it really feels just an extra overhead siting on desk pretending to have fun when you can ACTUALLY have rest/fun by just taking break for that time and instead interact with people around yourself AT Home. Feels more refreshing.

What to dou think ?

What is Birlasoft Pune planning for the mode of working, Is it wfh or hybrid ?

Should you mark that an Employer should not be contacted if asked on application? EEOC Discrimination COMPLAINT FILED during Pandemic. Contract was not renewed!
Are past employers contacted without being listed as a reference?

like

What are some easy to make, low stress holiday meals for a school holiday staff party? I was "volunteered" by our principal to set it up this year (🙄). I'm making decorated sugar cookies but kind of drawing a blank when it comes to savory dishes. Bonus points if you have any adult holiday themed games or fun drinks to suggest! It's off school property and there will be a bar (thank god), for context.

like

‘Tis but a scratch!!

Post Photo
likefunny

Republicans have no idea about the recording yet lol. Fox news has not covered it since it came out yesterday at 2pm. Fair and balanced indeed :) That's how bad it is for Trump and GOPs chances of holding onto the Senate.

likefunny

What do you look at in the 3 statements on a deal?

like

Hi, I am new here. Would anyone mind 💟-ing this do that I can send DMs? Thanks!

like

Help me decide which piece to get as my first luxury watch after this years promo. My brother has a strong relationship with an AD so my options are looking like green Omega seamaster, GS snowflake, GMT Batman. Obvi Batman is almost 2x the others but I’ll eventually have all 3 at some point in my life

Posting it here for detailed insights

Post Photo
like

Average salary jr cw in amsterdam ?

I am devastated. Ive been with my boyfriend for almost 4 years we were taking about getting married and having kids. Then I discovered he was also in another relationship - 2 years in.
He promised her all the same sweet stuff. I'm trying not to be too hard on myself but I'm not sure I can recover from this.

likeuplifting

Hello,

How much should I target in the market with following:

YOE: 3.9 years (first job)

Data scientist

CCTC: 9.5 FIXED

Offer in hand :18+1(variable) I'm confused about should I stop here or try more? 40 days on notice period left.

like

Hey All,
Exp : 8.6
Exp On Mulesoft : 4.8
CTC : 20 LPA
Offer holding :
31 Fixed Infinite Computer Solutions
32 fixed from @Nahil (Saudi based gave 32 fixed (no TDS))

Current company: Infosys
I am waiting for the offer letters from
EPAM Systems asked 35, but selected for D3 role so 31/32 LPA.
Genpact (Enquero global) asked 35, not sure they can give or Match?

Which one to join, I am planning for long term commitment. Please provide your thoughts.

like

How old were you when promoted to CD role?

like

Anybody go from agency-side to working at an ad tech company? What’s it like?

like

Additional Posts in Science & Research

Looking to learn what other people’s jobs are like, what’s your role and what’s your day to day like?

like

What’s a “science fact” that gets shared around that is very much not true?

like

Science & Democracy... Thoughts?

like

After your PhD, did you take time to do something completely different to give yourself a break? The stress of the past few years has made working in a cafe look surprisingly appealing.

like

The pandemic, mental health issues, and financial stress caused my work to suffer. What do I do?

like

It's really strange to me how radiation can both cause cancer (melanoma) and also be used to treat various cancers

like

So I got invited to do an on-site interview and as part of it, the hiring manager wants me to present some of the chemistry I'm currently working on. The problem is all my work has been government contracted and hasn't been published, so due to confidentiality I can't present any complete schemes or specific structures. Any tips on how to ace this presentation?

like

First-gen grad students, does your family put pressure on you to succeed? It feels like our relationship is them just bugging me about my work. I’d love some advice, I miss my fam.

like

What made you realize that science was the right path for you?

like

Genuinely curious if Bill Nye encouraged anyone's science career?

like

What software do you use on a daily basis?

like

Recently learned that the whole “humans only use 10% of their brain” thing is not true at all. What are some other common science misconceptions?

like

How do you find test subjects for your research project? What kind of incentives do you like to offer?

likesmarthelpful

What are the biggests costs involved in starting a veterinary office?

like

Is Einstein’s genius blown out of proportion in popular media or was his work as revolutionary as it gets praise for?

like

I currently work at a large research institution and am in the process of getting retroactively reclassified to a new title (Long story but my PI is cheap and routinely pays ppl the bare minimum so now the Union is helping me w/ a retro reclass.) Reclass can take 2 - 6 months to process. Meanwhile, I am interviewing for industry job. If I get an industry job, what do I do if my reclass isn’t processed yet? I want the title and the money owed which may be about $15000- 20000.

like

Do you ever conduct the hiring process for a research project? What do you look for in potential hires?

like

I'm a little worried about microplastics in my food. Is this just hysteria?

like

What are some of the best paid medical fields that don't require a doctorate? Certifications are absolutely fine. I just can't afford to go into doctorate-level debt

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal