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StuyPulse #1 Presenting in person! Communicating for Chairman’s and Pit Interviews StuySplash - December 4, 2021 Jeanne Boyarsky (694 mentor) speakerdeck.com/boyarsky

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StuyPulse #2 About Me ● 13 year FRC volunteer ● FLL/FTC Judge ● Toastmaster ● Professional Programmer ● Java Champion (about 300 in the world) ● And…

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StuyPulse #3 Published Author In print • Java 8 • Java 11 In the spring • Java 17 Giveaway: Two copies of Java 11 part 1 study guide

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StuyPulse #4 Volunteer NYC FRC Regional Co-Volunteer Coordinator [email protected] ● firstinspires.org

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StuyPulse #5 Let’s Get Started

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StuyPulse #6 Can’t make you louder ● Projecting your voice ● Vocal variety ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #7 You and your visuals are separate ● Physical props? ● Posters? ● Tablet visual? ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #8 No notes on side of computer ● Index card/post it ● In hand ● In pocket ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #9 You have hands! ● Resting position ● Fidgeting ● Natural gestures ● Painting the scene ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #10 You have legs! ● Rocking ● Fidgeting ● Moving with purpose ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #11 Eye Contact ● Length ● Switching ● Back of the room only if need ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #12 Enthusiasm in Eyes and Voice ● Mask emphasizes eyes ● Extra enthusiasm or smile help your eyes ● Exercise!

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StuyPulse #13 Disclaimer: Unknown which interviews in person

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StuyPulse #14 Chairman's Q&A ● Decide who answers by topic ● Pick “captain” to delegate as needed ○ Clear who should answer ○ Buys time to collect thoughts ○ Can give example/lead

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StuyPulse #15 Pit Interviews ● Read awards description ● Consider number of people ● Who knows what? ● Reference sheet? ● How represent people who can’t come/are away/busy?

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StuyPulse #16 Enjoy the Rest of the Sessions!