Welcome, dear jury members!
I created this page to provide you with all the essential information and guidelines you'll need to evaluate the final pitches of our "Professional Self-Presentation in English" course.
My goal is to ensure a smooth and effective evaluation process for you, with clear criteria, event details, and helpful resources.
Thank you for joining our online event and taking the time to evaluate the final pitches. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to our students' learning journey, and I'm truly grateful for your support.
Final Exam Countdown
We start on Friday September 6, 2024 at 7 pm Kyiv time on Zoom
Event Agenda
each participant's time-slot includes a 5-minute pitch, a Q&A round with the jury and their evaluation
7:00 - 7:05 pm
Oksana Skoromna
CEO at Career English SchoolCourse Instructor
Opening and welcoming words
Announcing agenda and housekeeping rules
7:05 - 7:25 pm
Olha Muzychuk
Sales Manager at DevPulse
Type: Company Pitch
Intended target audience: potential customersGoal of the pitch: tell about my company and get new clients or partnerships
7:25 PM - 7:50 PM
Yana Levchyshyna
Junior Front-end Developer
Type: Professional Pitch
Intended target audience: influencers and Instagram entrepreneurs expanding their brand and launching courses who may need landing pages or are interested in educational platforms.Goal of the pitch: expand my professional network and potentially secure more clients.
7:50 PM - 8:15 PM
Alina Paduka
Senior IT Recruiter at inVerita
Type: Professional Pitch
Intended target audience: job seekers facing challenges, including those seeking work abroad or in English-speaking international companies.Goal of the pitch: attract clients to my recruitment consulting services
8:15 PM - 8:35 PM
Anna Pashtalina
IT Sales Manager at QA Madness
Type: Sales Pitch
Intended target audience: sales managers seeking clients on LinkedInGoal of the pitch: encourage them to sign up for the free trial
Evaluation Process
Individual Feedback
Each expert will receive a personal Google Forms file to record points for each evaluation criterion
Timing
Each presenter has a total of 25 minutes. The pitch lasts up to 5 minutes, followed by up to 7 minutes for each expert to ask questions and give final evaluation
Final Results
After the event, participants will receive their individual scores and feedback summaries
Event Flow
1. Welcome and Introduction
The course instructor welcomes everyone, gives a brief overview of the event, and introduces the panel of experts.
2. Presentation Cycle
The course instructor announces the first presenter, who then delivers their pitch.
Experts in turn: - ask questions if any - provide detailed feedback based on the evaluation criteria - record points in their personal Google Forms file for each evaluation criterion, either after giving feedback or while waiting for their turn.
3. Transition
The course instructor thanks the presenter and introduces the next one. The same cycle is repeated for each presenter.
4. Adjourn
The course instructor thanks everyone and wraps up the event
Evaluation Criteria
Structure
Description: how well the pitch is structured and organizedEvaluation: evaluate the logical flow of the presentation and how effectively the contentis organized to guide the audience through the pitchScale: 1 (poorly structured and disorganized) to 10 (well-structured and highly organized)
Clarity
Description: how clearly and concisely the main idea is presentedEvaluation: assess whether the pitch communicates the key message clearlyScale: 1 (very unclear and verbose) to 10 (extremely clear and concise)
Relevance to the target audience
Description: how well the pitch resonates with the intended audienceEvaluation: assess whether the content is tailored to the audience’s needs, interests, andexpectationsScale: 1 (not relevant or appealing) to 10 (highly relevant and appealing)
Effectiveness of the call to action
Description: how compelling and clear the call to action isEvaluation: evaluate the strength and clarity of the call to action, and how effectively itmotivates the audience to take the desired actionScale: 1 (ineffective call to action) to 10 (highly effective and compelling call to action)
Course Overview
To download the webinar presentations and see what the students learned, click the links below
1. Webinar. Difference between a pitch, speech, and presentation
2. Practical Session. Practicing giving an online presentation
4. Practical Session. Practicing an elevator pitch
5. Webinar. The power of storytelling
6. Practical Session. Practicing a professional pitch
7. Practical Session. Practicing a sales pitch
8. Practical Session. Practicing presenting your company
9. Practical Session. Practicing presenting your product or service
10. Practical Session. Practicing pitching a business idea
11. Practical Session. Practicing giving a speech
12. Webinar. Techniques for effective Q&A sessions
13. Practical Session. Preparation before a Final Exam
14. Final Exam Night
Tips and Recommendations
to ensure that your feedback is supportive, constructive, and tailored to the students' learning experience
Be gentle
Remember that the students have worked hard throughout the course. The final exam is stressful, so their English might be affected. The course focused on understanding how to pitch and present, not on improving their English level.
Review if Possible
If you have time, review the presentations before the exam. The students will pitch based on what they were taught, and your feedback might differ from their learning. Share your thoughts as your personal, subjective opinions based on your business experience.
Specific Feedback
Avoid vague criticism. Refer to specific parts of their pitches that need improvement. Offer clear suggestions on how they can improve, not just what you didn’t like.
Encourage and Support
Overall, be encouraging. Your support means a lot to the students. Aim to build their confidence as they refine their skills.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for your time and expertise! Your feedback means a lot to our students and helps them grow!
We'll see each other at the event, and if you have any questions - organizational or otherwise - feel free to reach out to me.
This exam is open to anyone, and as jury members, you can invite anyone interested. You have three tickets to share each. Please contact our admin to let her know if you'd like to invite someone.