VIDEO: Second Stage Interview Presentations

This video breaks down exactly how to structure and deliver a winning second-stage presentation, giving you a clear formula to stand out and secure the job.

1. The golden rule of presenting

Tell them what you’re going to tell them, then tell them, then tell them what you’ve told them. Repetition locks your key messages into their minds.

2. Use a classic, clear structure

Stick to a simple, logical flow:

1. Contents – Set out the journey you’re about to take them on.

2. Introduction – Set the scene.

3. Research, insights, analysis – Your evidence and thinking.

4. Conclusions – What it all means.

5. Summary – Reinforce your key messages.

6. Questions – Open the floor.

3. Let visuals do the heavy lifting

Your slides should be visual-led, not text-heavy. Pictures and graphics signpost your message — you deliver the detail from your notes. You want the panel looking at you, not reading your deck.

4. Brand your presentation

Use the company’s branding so they can easily visualise you in their team.Colours, fonts, style — it all helps position you as “one of them”.

5. Nail the tech (belt and braces)

Bring your presentation in multiple formats:

• On your laptop

• On a USB

• Emailed to the panel

• Printed copies - This eliminates tech mishaps on the day.

6. Bring printed speaker notes

Handing over your notes after the pitch is a smart touch. It gives interviewers a takeaway and helps them share your thinking with stakeholders who couldn’t attend.

Summary:

Prepare properly, structure it well, triple-lock the tech, deliver with confidence — and remember, the interviewers genuinely want you to do well.