TIPS FOR GIVING TV INTERVIEWS

PASS YOUR MESSAGE

1 Memorize your point - Three key messages is the ideal

2 Always refer back to your key messages

3 Prioritize your key messages

4 Conduct a clear but formal dialogue

5 Never answer negatively and defensively

6 Never enter the field of hesitation

7 Seek to be simple and not far-fetched

8 Be direct and get to the point

9 Speak slowly, do not rush .

10 Don’t constantly refer to “therefore” or equivalent expressions

VERBAL COMMUNICATION AND BODY LANGUAGE

1 Breathe well . It is essential for clarity of speech

2 Drink water whenever you can . Hydration smooths your vocal chords

3 Sit up and look the interviewer in the eye

4 Hands on the table, elbows raised

5 Accompany reasoning with moderate gestures

6 Don’t stare away or move your eyes around the room

7 Don’t rotate the chair while talking or listening

8 Don’t fidget constantly (clicking on pens, grabbing your bottle, turning your notepad etc)

CONVEY A POSITIVE IMAGE

1 Try not to use very colorful clothing or filled with patterns. Seek plain fabrics and colors. Simplicity is key.

2 If you wear glasses clean them before the interview

3 Makeup and hair should be neat for the interview

4 Shave on the day and look fresh