Your presentation – make or break

You are now aware of the importance of the review board presentation phase. We discussed time management techniques and different ways to manage the board. Let's now go through a set of tips that are mainly related to your soft presentation skills.

Show confidence

It is a challenging exam and a difficult presentation. You might feel nervous and under a lot of pressure. But you have to control these feelings and radiate confidence throughout the presentation and Q&A.

You need to practice the way you stand in front of the board. This involves nothing special, but try not to look stressed or afraid. Look at them and make some eye contact. They won't show any emotion (as they are trained not to), but you still have to demonstrate your ability to communicate with the audience.

Try holding an object in your hand – a cup, a pen, or paper. Some people feel more confident when they do so.

Cut down the ah and ehm sounds...