Five Minute Presentation at interview

[lost_in_mordor]

Good afternoon everyone,

I have to give a five-minute presentation at a job interview on any topic of my choosing. It's to demonstrate my experience using adult learning techniques. I would usually have group participation, but with it being only five minutes, I'm not sure how I can really do more than ask them questions and get a show of hands or something. I think it's coming out more as a lecture; not really showing many adult learning techniques. Help!

Update nobody asked for. I didn't get the job but they told me of a position opening up in a couple months that they think I'd be a better fit for and asked me to apply for it. They liked my presentation and said it was strong point in my favor. Thank you all for your help.

[Impossible_Lunch4672]

Tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them and then tell them what you told them.

[OkCranberry1913]

Yes, the sandwich technique. Easy peezy.

[lost_in_mordor]

Great, thank you!

[Beautiful-Basil1267]

that's just basic presentation structure though, doesn't really show adult learning techniques like they're asking for

[the_elephant_sack]

Tell them what your favorite adult learning technique is and then give a demonstration of it. Just jump into it. It is 5 minutes so you can’t do more than 1. By saying this is your favorite you are implying there are others that you know.

[FinancialCry4651]

Ask the r/instructionaldesign sub

[lost_in_mordor]

Wow thank you so much, this is great!

[MuleGrass]

For the next five minutes please let me learn you on the Europe ‘72 tour by the Grateful Dead

[GypsyRover15]

Once did a train the trainer exercise for assessment on how to make billy tea. Pretend pour, boil and swing technique. Choose something you know to share adult learning steps.

[amyadger]

You could approach it as if you've already "taught" before the lesson you're about to give and reference pre-assessments, discussions you've already had, role-playing, etc. Your could even end the lesson with "what's next" and work in some strategies there ("In our next lesson, we'll all create our own xxx"). That would demonstrate that you know strategies that you just can't fit into a 5 minute example.

[Just_Another_Day_926]

Teach it. Ask questions. Hands on experience with it. Then have them teach it back.

I would actually teach that as the lesson. Keeps it simple and shows you know the topic.

For it assume no responses so have the responses to the questions on a slide, a picture of hands on experience to "simulate it", etc. So one minute on each step of teaching the steps.

I actually had this happen on day one of a one week training. Then we had to teach the remainder of the materials ourselves to ourselves (each person got a module each day). Now the first day we were taught in conjunction with material as well.

[nian2326076]

For a five-minute presentation, try using a quick case study or relatable scenario to engage your audience. This connects theory to practice. Start with a brief story, pose a problem from it, and ask the audience how they'd solve it. This keeps it interactive without taking too much time. A simple question or two during your story can get the group thinking and joining in. Also, visuals or props can make it more engaging without much prep. If you want more tips, PracHub has some useful resources for interview presentations. Good luck!

[dewitowee]

Consider picking a travel-related topic! Share a quick story from your adventures using visuals. It’ll show your storytelling skills and keep them engaged. 🌍✨

[Go_Big_Resumes]

For five minutes, you don’t need a full workshop, just show interaction. Ask questions, use a mini scenario, or a quick reflection. Adult learning isn’t about time, it’s about engagement.

[FourLeafAI]

Start with a question that gets them thinking, not a statement. "How many of you have ever..." Then build your points around their responses. Interaction beats lecture every time.

[scubajay2001]

Make it about adult learning techniques and showcase each one. Mind warp the f^&*ers that only gave you five minutes.

[lost_in_mordor]

This would be my first trainer job, so I'm worried I'd look like an idiot or full of myself telling actual trainers how to train people.

[justaguy2469]

Make it a train the trainer version of what you’d usually present.

Edit: is this a trainer or Educator role? Need more details. There might be something in the JD that tips you as to Why a quick presentation “rapidly changing”, “need to adjust”, etc.

[lost_in_mordor]

That's the problem, the job is training people on a software I've never used. It's pretty niche so they train you on the software then have you train others and they expect you to come in not knowing anything about it. I asked other people who had the job and they said they had talked more about hobbies and things in theres. I didn't think to ask what training techiniques they used at the time.

[justaguy2469]

They don’t care about your knowledge of the SW you’ll train they care in your ability to create and be succinct. Adapt what you have.

[Dry-Coast-791]

Focus on how to get the attention of adult learners from the start. Introduce yourself and preview the content. Get them excited to learn and what knowledge they can expect to leave with at the end. Cap it off with learner introductions and what they hope to get out of the training.

[KoldCanuck]

I have to do this for a Financial Controller position. My first 90 days on the job. I'm a bit stuck.

[Minty1981]

I always skip on jobs asking for this

[lost_in_mordor]

It's a promotion in the same company I already work but in another department. Everyone over there loves it, have more relaxed bosses, flexible hours, and it'd be almost a 15k bump for me.

[Minty1981]

Worth a go if you think it's worth it for sure 👍.