Listen "Interview & Presentation Techniques: The Silent Pause & More"
Episode Synopsis
Keywords
interviewing, virtual interviews, communication skills, confidence, body language, filler words, pauses, professional presence, interview tips, self-awareness
Summary
In this conversation, Wes Ehnert discusses essential tips for mastering interviews, particularly in a virtual setting. He emphasizes the importance of visual presentation, eliminating filler words, and using pauses effectively to convey confidence. Ehnert also highlights the detrimental effects of trailing up statements and qualifiers, advocating for clear and definitive communication. The session concludes with a call to practice these techniques for improved professional interactions.
Takeaways
Everyone interviews for something at some point.
Visuals are crucial in virtual interviews.
Filler words can undermine your confidence.
Pauses can enhance the impact of your message.
Avoid trailing up statements to sound more confident.
Qualifiers can weaken your statements.
Silence can convey confidence and authority.
Practice eliminating filler words to improve clarity.
Definitive statements are more powerful than qualifiers.
Self-awareness is key to improving communication skills.
Titles
Mastering Interview Techniques for Success
The Power of Visuals in Virtual Interviews
Sound Bites
"Silence is extremely powerful."
"Avoiding trail ups shows confidence."
"Don't add qualifiers to your statements."
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Interviewing Skills
01:23 Visual Presentation in Interviews
02:52 Verbal Communication Techniques
10:17 Eliminating Filler Words and Pauses
14:51 Making Confident Statements
19:32 Final Tips for Effective Communication
interviewing, virtual interviews, communication skills, confidence, body language, filler words, pauses, professional presence, interview tips, self-awareness
Summary
In this conversation, Wes Ehnert discusses essential tips for mastering interviews, particularly in a virtual setting. He emphasizes the importance of visual presentation, eliminating filler words, and using pauses effectively to convey confidence. Ehnert also highlights the detrimental effects of trailing up statements and qualifiers, advocating for clear and definitive communication. The session concludes with a call to practice these techniques for improved professional interactions.
Takeaways
Everyone interviews for something at some point.
Visuals are crucial in virtual interviews.
Filler words can undermine your confidence.
Pauses can enhance the impact of your message.
Avoid trailing up statements to sound more confident.
Qualifiers can weaken your statements.
Silence can convey confidence and authority.
Practice eliminating filler words to improve clarity.
Definitive statements are more powerful than qualifiers.
Self-awareness is key to improving communication skills.
Titles
Mastering Interview Techniques for Success
The Power of Visuals in Virtual Interviews
Sound Bites
"Silence is extremely powerful."
"Avoiding trail ups shows confidence."
"Don't add qualifiers to your statements."
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Interviewing Skills
01:23 Visual Presentation in Interviews
02:52 Verbal Communication Techniques
10:17 Eliminating Filler Words and Pauses
14:51 Making Confident Statements
19:32 Final Tips for Effective Communication
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