Positive body language

Summary

In this brief presentation, the speaker introduces themselves, highlighting nearly 10 years of experience in engineering and leadership. After completing a postgraduate degree last year, they managed teams at the South Beach C Council and a technical company, where they were Chief Engineer. The speaker expresses enthusiasm for the job, citing strong communication skills, a passion for team collaboration, and the desire to improve processes. They are particularly drawn to the company's success and reputation and aim to start by understanding the team and offering suggestions for improvement.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker expresses gratitude for the opportunity and excitement to share their qualifications.
• 😀 The speaker mentions their 10 years of experience since completing their first degree.
• 😀 They highlight the completion of their postgraduate degree last year, showcasing ongoing professional development.
• 😀 Six years of work experience in similar roles at two companies, demonstrating stability and expertise in their field.
• 😀 Managed a team of 10 at South Beach Council, which provided leadership experience in a team-oriented role.
• 😀 More recently, the speaker worked as chief engineer at a technical company, overseeing a team of 20 people.
• 😀 The speaker emphasizes strong communication skills, particularly in presenting to clients.
• 😀 They position themselves as a 'people person,' highlighting their ability to work well with others.
• 😀 The speaker is attracted to the company due to its ambitious growth, success, and strong industry reputation.
• 😀 If hired, the speaker plans to begin by getting to know the team and evaluating existing processes to suggest improvements.
• 😀 The speaker ends by thanking the audience and expressing their eagerness for the formal interview.

Q & A

What is the candidate's educational background?

The candidate completed their first degree nearly 10 years ago and earned a postgraduate degree last year.

How many years of experience does the candidate have in similar roles?

The candidate has six years of experience in similar roles, having worked for two companies.

Can you describe the candidate's role at South Beach City Council?

At South Beach City Council, the candidate managed a team of 10 people.

What was the candidate's most recent position?

The candidate's most recent role was as Chief Engineer at a technical company, where they managed a team of 20.

What key strengths does the candidate mention in their presentation?

The candidate mentions being an experienced engineer, a good communicator, and comfortable presenting to clients.

Why does the candidate want to work for this company?

The candidate is impressed by the company's ambition, growth, and industry reputation, and they see it as a place where they can make valuable contributions.

What does the candidate plan to do if selected for the role?

The candidate plans to start by getting to know the team, understanding their work, and then evaluating key processes to identify areas for improvement.

How does the candidate describe their communication skills?

The candidate describes themselves as having strong communication skills, particularly in presenting to clients.

What leadership experience does the candidate have?

The candidate has leadership experience managing teams of 10 at South Beach City Council and 20 at their most recent technical company.

What does the candidate hope to achieve by evaluating processes in the company?

The candidate hopes to identify potential areas for improvement in the company's key processes.