Interviewer: How often did you give sales presentations at your last job?
Greg: I never gave sales presentations at my last job. I worked on the sales team and I helped prepare the presentations, but a more senior member always gave the presentation.
Interviewer: This job requires that you make sales presentations often. Do you feel like you will be able to do that successfully?
Greg: Absolutely. Like I said, I spent a lot of time preparing presentations, so I know exactly how to prepare an excellent and persuasive presentation. Also, I have watched experienced salespeople give many presentations, and I know that I have the ability to do it, too.
Interviewer: Do you have any experience speaking in public?
Greg: Of course. I was on the debate team when I was in university and I gave weekly presentations to management at my previous job. I feel comfortable speaking in front of other people, and I know that I would be able to do a good job.
Interviewer: Well, I like your confidence. And it is good that you have some experience speaking in public.
Patterns and Examples
I gave sales presentations ____________________ at my last job. I ____________________.
- I gave sales presentations about twice a week at my last job. I had to give presentations to potential clients and existing clients.
- I gave sales presentations fairly often at my last job. I was able to acquire a lot of new business for my company with my presentations.
I ____________________, but ____________________.
- I did not give many sales presentations at my last job, but I helped prepare a lot of sales presentations, and I know that I can give a great sales presentation if given the chance.
- I only gave a few sales presentations at my last job, but I am confident that I have the skills and knowledge to do it well.
Giving sales presentations was ____________________ part of my last job.
- Giving sales presentations was not a big part of my last job.
- Giving sales presentations was a major part of my last job.
