Doing a "mock training" interview? (application, work, business)

[brodie734]

So, I have an interview on Monday for a new position. As a part of the interview, the recruiter has asked me to "prepare a 10-15 minute training on how we can better utilize Google Chrome, an email provider (Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo), or another web application for business use and how we can be more effective with that tool." She referred to this as a "mock training" where I would be expected to train my interviewers

Has anyone ever had to do something like this before? I have no experience with this sort of process and consequently no idea on how to prepare. If anyone has been through something like this, can you advise what sort of presentation is standard and whether I should expect to be "training" for just 10-15 minutes or for a longer period of time? Any help is appreciated.

[hertfordshire]

I've had to do mock trainings. They're looking to see not only your personality and how engaging you are as a trainer, but how you work with different learning styles, and how completely you present the information (i.e. not just HOW to do something, but WHY you do something). Don't get too hung up on what you're presenting, and focus instead on how you're presenting.

[markjames68]

If you’re not used to presenting, Google “presentation skills with PowerPoint” or something like that.

In 10-15 minute you really only need 5-6 slides. Organize it well and don’t read off the slides. A handful of bullets or graphics per slide, not a paragraph.

[hertfordshire]

Hell, don't even put words on the slides. You want the audience listening to you, not reading the screen. Use images, and speak to them.

[markjames68]

Originally Posted by hertfordshire

Hell, don't even put words on the slides. You want the audience listening to you, not reading the screen. Use images, and speak to them.

An excellent idea if OP can remember the talk track. It’s an interview so there’s bound to be nervousness. A few keywords aren’t a bad idea.

[ccm123]

I’ve had to present a 20 minute “sales presentation” to an “audience” for one interview I had.
The criteria and subject were sent to me beforehand. They’re looking at your presentation skills and ability to convey information during presentations.

The key is to practice, practice and practice beforehand, maybe in front of friends, and have them critique you.

Be prepared to answer fictitious “questions” during the interview also.