RICS -APC- PHASE II

INTERVIEW IN PROGRESS

PRESENTATION SKILLS
INTERVIEW SKILLS
STUDY SKILLS
Ramesh Palikila BTech , FRICS, FIS, FAIQS
Founder I CEO I Chief Mentor , AIMS
www.aimsintlqs.com
Agenda

■ Interview in Progress

■ Presentation Skills

■ Presentation Segments

■ Interview Tips and answering Skills

■ Tips for effective presentation

■ Strike perfectly your Goal

STUDY + EXPERIENCE + CONFIDENCE = SUCCESS

 Interview Process

Presentation Questions Questions

Questions
On
on On on
CPD/Ethics/
CASE STUDY CS Competencies
Mandatory
10 min 24 min
10 min 15 min

Play all stages with good performance

■ Chairman’s Welcome & introduction of the Panel - 3 min

■ Presentation on Case Study - 10 min
■ Discussion on Presentation +Q&A on CS - 10 min
■ Questions on Optional & Core Competencies - 24 min
■ Questions on Mandatory ,CPD & RICS Ethics - 12 min
■ Close out of Interview - 1 min

YOUR SUBMISSIONS GIVES DIRECTION TO ASSESSOR

 APC Day - Check list for Candidate

Arrive at the Assessment venue at least 15 minutes before

Sign in with RICS staff present on the date.

You will need to have a copy of your passport or Emirates I.D with
you on the day.

You will be brought to the candidates waiting room until 5 minutes

before the interview start.

You will then be seated outside of the interview room and collected
by the Chairman of your Assessment panel.
1. On the day – Check list for the Panel

Greeted by panel Chair

Introduced to panel, Greetings
hand shakes etc
Set up their visual aids (if any)
Chairman will explain procedure
Ask if the candidate is fit & well

2.5 minutes
2. Presentation by the Candidate
CANDIDATE’s TIME!

Commence presentation

Using visual aids / speakers notes

Handouts (x3)

timing! – maximum 10 minutes

10 minutes 10 minutes
12.5 minutes

15 minutes
3. Questioning part 1- on Case Study

On Case study
/ presentation

Usually 2-3
questions from
each assessor

5-10 minutes
in total

10 minutes
22.5 minutes
 4. Questioning part 2 – Competencies APC
Competency
55 minutes
based questions

On declared
30 minutes
competencies

Usually equal Discussing

questioning from documented
assessors experience
32.5 minutes
55.0 minutes
Discussing Discussing
views and broader
perceptions aspects
5. Wrap-up interview and conclusion

Does candidate
have any points Chair thanks
Chair finishes Chair sees
to clarify? - candidate for
up candidate out
Candidate their time
always

•has the last word

2.5 minutes
60 minutes
 Holistic Assessment

Delivery On Documentation
the day

Professionalism Experience

Questioning Presentation
(Communication)
Responses

Attitude &
Demeanour
Why candidates get referred?

Lacking required
Lack of level of competence
knowledge of
Poor submissions
submissions

Limited
preparation

Haven’t
read the
guides
 STRESS LEVELS MAINTAIN

RELAX
APPEARANCE

CONFIDENCE ZONE

TIME

NERVES FIRST 5 MINUTES SPEECH ATTENTIVENESS

DON’T ANSWER IN ONE WORD & EXPLAIN AS PER LEVEL

 Presentation Skills
■ Good structure similar to CS

■ Present CS as an interesting story

■ Distribute presentation to all Panel

■ Explain about you and your role

■ Try to sound enthusiastic

■ Proper Time Management

■ Speak clear and Voice clarity

■ Maintain Good Eye Contact

■ PRACTICE, PRACTICE & PRACTICE………………

Presentation Segments
■ Introduction, Project details, Client Requirements - 1 min
■ My role and responsibilities - 1 min
■ My Approach : Key issues Introduction - 1 min
■ Key issue :Why ? When? Where ?How? conclusion - 2 min
■ Options :Why ? When? Where ?How? conclusion - 2 min
■ My Achievements : Reflexive Analysis - 2 min
■ Conclusion : Effectively - 1 min

■ HIGHLIGHT ABOUT YOU+YOUR ROLE+YOUR LEARNINGS

 Interview Tips and answering Skills

Smile and show interest

IF YOU ARE
ATTENTIVE-
NO MENTAL
BLOCKS
Time Management

Proactive answers

DON’T GO ROUND CIRCLES FOR UNKNOWN ANSWERS

COMMUNICATION + VOICE PROJECTION + BODY LANGUAGE +CLARITY=SUCCESS

 Mock Interview

SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS & FILL GAPS FOR GOOD PERFORMANCE

KNOW ALL STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION

EXPRESS WHAT YOU KNOW & EXPLAIN MECHANISMS

 GO THROUGH ALL MECHANISMS

NO ONE IS PERFECT IN ALL STAGES – LEARN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

 TIPS FOR GOOD PRESENTATION
• Be prepared.
Research your subject
Practice your presentation
Anticipate questions
• Know your audience.
Tailor your presentation
Audience's level of knowledge
What they need to know
• Be positive.
Make it clear
Enthusiastic about your subject.
•Don't read your presentation & Talk to your audience :

1. Use your notes as prompts

2. Provide examples.
3. Add appropriate humor

• Use visual aids.

1. Visual aids such as Flip charts, handouts etc.,
2. Everyone can easily see the visual aids.
3. Don't use complex visual aids

Maintain eye contact.

Shift your eye contact around the room

Distribute eye contact to all panels one by one

“ Visual aids are supplements to what you say, not replacements for what you say.”
• Actively involve your audience.

People can only listen so long without their attention wandering.

Making your presentation interesting
Capture and keep your audience's attention
Build in some simple and quick activities for your audience

• Use your voice effectively & End on a high note

Vary the tone of your voice and be careful not to talk too quickly.
Leave your audience feeling upbeat

“Ask questions that you are confident your audience will be able to answer.”
IF YOU REFERRAL .. THEN PANEL SAY BELOW STATEMENT IN REPORT
DEVELOP EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS
 BUILD
SELF CONFIDENCE
&
STRIKE PERFECTLY
YOUR GOAL
HOW TO STRIKE PERFECTLY YOUR APC 1st TIME ?
Are you are in non-dynamic world. Come on wake up
BOOKS

READING LIST

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READING LIST
Team work and Study Groups
 THINK STRATEGICALLY….

DON’T COPY CAT & SHOW YOUR OWN CREATIVITY

 BEFORE 1 DAY OF APC

DON’T WORRY LOT , DON’T TRY TO RECOLLECT ALL & KEEP COOL
 ONLY TWO RESULTS SCENE
6
Ying and Yang for your presentation

PASS

REFERAL

MARGINAL
 AIM AT GLOBAL LEVEL

YOUR SUCCESS MAKES YOU RESPONSIBLE AT INDUSTRY EXPECTATIONS

 POST MRICS

HELP AS MANY YOU CAN FOR PROFESSIONAL QS WORLD

Readers are more and thinkers are less

Learners are more and implementors are rare.

WISH YOU ALL THE BEST & STRIKE PERFECTLY APC
Are you ready to prepare ??
Time for questions ?