Hi MTers,
One of my younger colleagues is coming off the rotation program at our company and is interviewing for full time positions within the company. I've been coaching him on using the manager tools/career tools guidance for interviews, but he had a question that stumped me: One of his interview opportunities would like for him to give a presentation on a topic of his choice, then A "normal" interview will follow after that.
What would you recommend are good topics for such a presentation?
The role he is applying for is a process optimization consultant role ... here is an excerpt of some of the requirements:
THE GROUP focuses on process optimization projects throughout the product lifecycle including but not limited to R&D, product development, engineering and product management with the objective of enhancing the commercial success of the various business units.
responsibilities:
• Analysis, evaluation and optimization of complex business processes primarily in research, development and engineering areas
• Leads small projects independently, requires minimal guidance for larger projects and supports execution of complex projects
• Seeks opportunities for further improvement beyond the project scope and turns opportunities into proposals for projects
• Actively seeks guidance and input from other consultants
• Supports execution of optimization consulting projects
• Moderates workshops, coaches change management projects and supports management in activities across businesses
• Creation of business cases and develop cost/benefit analyses for consulting projects
• Utilizes knowledge in the support of investment decisions, support and implementation of product development roadmaps
• Supports communities and work groups in the RDE areas and grows best practice sharing
It sounds as though the
It sounds as though the hiring manager believes presentation skills are important for the target position. This option probably sounds funny and it might be crazy enough to work. Could the presentation topic be how to give effective presentations per MT guidance?
He/she will want to know those casts thoroughly anyway. The candidate can demonstrate both knowledge and practical application of effective presentation skills. Considering that's an important part of the job, seems like a win.
That is a good idea! Since
That is a good idea! Since it's a Jr consulting style job. I also thought project management may be important. He could present on Hotstmans laws of project management.
thank you for the idea.