Persuasive Presentation

SAMPLE   PERSUASIVE   PRESENTATION

Who:   As part of the interview process, I have been asked to give a brief, four-minute presentation to the President"s Cabinet and well as senior staff, dean, and a member of two of the independent University Foundation, after which to be prepared to answer questions.   I have previously been interviewed in person by many of those in attendance.

Why:   I am interviewing for the position of Dean of University Relations, State Lobbyist, and Executive Director of the University Foundation.

Where:   Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri.  
Text of Presentation:   16 pages – 26 Pica

PAUSE – ESTABLISH EYE CONTACT
TAKE A DEEP BREATH
SPEAK SLOWLY

Good morning / afternoon.   As most of know, I am L. R. Hughes, a candidate for dean of university relations which includes responsibilities for lobbying the state legislature and coordinating the efforts of the Lincoln University Foundation, as well as directing the dissemination of internal and external information.   I have enjoyed the interview process very much, and thank each of you for making me feel welcome.

When Mrs. Jones called and asked me to meet with President Frank, it caught me off guard.   In fact, when she called, I did not know this position was vacant!   Nevertheless I was pleased to learn that a former president of Lincoln University suggested that I might have the qualifications for which you are looking.

While serving as a Boone County Judge, I learned a little about dealing with state representatives and senators when I testified for the Missouri Association of Counties.   And I am proud of the modest successes in which I played a role.   Having managed the campaign of State Representative Reisch who was the first member of his party elected in Boone County in a century, I acquired first-hand information that has allowed me to provided me to achieve a certain degree of rapport with his legislative colleagues.

However, while I learned much about the...