If you go over time in an interview presentation will they cut you off?

[Jessforless]

Just that really, I feel like everything in my presentation is crucial and am really struggling to cut out any slides…

Even if I speak really fast, I’m about a minute and a half over.

My last slide is the one I want to get to the most, will they cut me off at the allotted time or is there usually a bit of wiggle room?

Remember that it's not just your presentation skills they are assessing. It is also crucially important to show that can follow instructions and stick to the brief.

Never go over the time given and don't say," oh I'll skip this slide". Plan for the time you've been given.

Of course you mustn't go over. You should be a tiny bit short. Don't cut slides, just shorten it.

I would cut you off, sorry. Not fair to the other candidates who have stuck to the brief if I give you extra time.

Being able to express yourself succinctly and effectively is important. You need to cut it down.

But what if they don't ask? Will they think you've missed out a crucial bit of info/skill?

Flipping it so you start with the conclusions is good advice. My husband got similar feedback for a recent civil service interview presentation that involved analysing a case and recommending a course of action - that it could have been improved with a summary of the recommendations at the start, and then explaining the reasoning.

Cut it right back not just to the time limit but a bit more.

Your presentation skills are being assessed as well as your content.

Cramming everything in and speaking fast won't come across well

You will have the opportunity to expand in answers to questions.

They've set a time limit for a reason. I wouldn't cut you off (unless way over) but I would mark you down.

Without knowing the premise can you not edit and perhaps put 2 slides into one. As others have said definitely don't go over time.

I can't imagine what needs 16 and half minutes to say which can't be said in 14 and a half with a bit of thought. Go through what you are going to say and see if you can edit it.

I do wish you well though.