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Re: Chairman's Interview

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Originally Posted by Schnabel View Post
We send in 3 students. We train for a couple of weeks before hand, to the point that you dream about what we have done.
Our presentation is also done by 3 students.

In your "training" and practice for the presentation, get to the point where you are smooth and polished but not memorized and mechanical. We had one comment once that the presentation sounded too rehearsed.

If your presentation does feature technology, make sure you have a back up plan and can also talk while setting up. Our presenters do sort of a tag team, each introduces themselves and tells their story while the other two are setting up and rotate until the set up is done.

And I agree with the "dress nice." It is the only time you'll see our team members out of "uniform" at a competition. Our trademark camo is featured in a tie that the presenters all wear.

One other tip...we practice the question and answer period as well. Find business people in the community who are familiar with the team and FIRST, but don't know the inside scoop. Give them your presentation and have them ask the questions. They ask things from a business perspective and it is great preparation! And it usually sells the team to the business and they are more likely to sponsor you the next year.
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