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Urgent tips how to remember talk I have to give tomorrow

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Reluctantadult · 18/07/2022 19:53

I've got a job interview tomorrow afternoon, and have to rattle off a 5 min pitch on a technical subject. Only I can't remember it! Tips on getting it to stick?! I expect I'll still use notes but don't want to straight up read it.

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MarchoftheAardvark · 18/07/2022 20:16

The 3 and3 trick divide into
3 main section a and divide those into 3 headers

TwigTheWonderKid · 18/07/2022 20:26

What kind of learner are you? Would a mindmap help? Or putting the headings into pictures? Making a song about it? here are some other techniques.

HermioneWeasley · 18/07/2022 20:28

Just rehearse and rehearse and rehearse. There’s no shortcut

Reluctantadult · 18/07/2022 20:40

Thanks folks. I think I'm doomed but hey..

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Reluctantadult · 18/07/2022 20:59

Going to try a 5am mind map!

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napody · 18/07/2022 21:24

Record yourself and play it on a loop?
Maybe speak slowly and when you listen, try and remember what you're going to say next?

BadlydoneHelen · 18/07/2022 21:27

Memorise the first and last sentences so you can look people in the eye as you start and finish. Do the rest from notes- I use a list of keywords to remind me of the various points I want to include.

BreadInCaptivity · 18/07/2022 21:30

Choose a keyword for each section.

Then memorise the keywords.

It will anchor your place in the pitch and serve as a memory aid to each new section.

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