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What is the key to getting the best effect in public speaking?
What is the key to getting the best effect in public speaking?
What is the primary way speakers can adapt to listener feedback?
What is the primary way speakers can adapt to listener feedback?
What skill is used in both conversation and public speaking?
What skill is used in both conversation and public speaking?
Why is it important to be aware of your listener's reactions?
Why is it important to be aware of your listener's reactions?
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What is an example of adapting to listener feedback in conversation?
What is an example of adapting to listener feedback in conversation?
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Why is it important to communicate effectively in public speaking?
Why is it important to communicate effectively in public speaking?
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What is a result of learning to speak more effectively in public speaking?
What is a result of learning to speak more effectively in public speaking?
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What is an example of giving effective feedback in conversation?
What is an example of giving effective feedback in conversation?
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What is essential for effective communication in public speaking?
What is essential for effective communication in public speaking?
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What skill do you already possess that is important for public speaking?
What skill do you already possess that is important for public speaking?
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Study Notes
Importance of Public Speaking
- Ability to verbally communicate with persons inside and outside the organization is the most important skill employers want from job applicants.
- 1,200 job recruiters reported that effective communication is the most important and hardest to find skill.
- Employers consistently rank the ability to communicate above technical knowledge when deciding whom to hire and whom to promote.
- Public speaking is increasingly used by young professionals to stand out in the competitive job market.
- College graduates are often asked to give a presentation as part of their job interview.
Careers and Public Speaking
- Businesses value employees with good technical skills and verbal communication skills.
- Public speaking is used in a variety of careers, including accounting, architecture, teaching, and engineering.
- The ability to speak effectively is highly prized, and those who can combine technical skills with verbal communication skills will stand out.
Public Speaking in Daily Life
- Public speaking is a vital means of civic engagement in community life.
- The principles of public speaking are derived from a long tradition and have been confirmed by scientific research.
Conversation and Public Speaking
- The average adult spends about 30% of their waking hours in conversation.
- Conversation skills, such as organizing thoughts logically and adapting to listener feedback, are also useful in public speaking.
- Improving public speaking skills can also improve communication in other situations.
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Explore the importance of verbal communication in the workplace, as highlighted by surveys of employers and job recruiters.
