How does the public speaking rule that you need to know your audience translate into a useful job interview skill? If you haven’t interviewed in a while, it can be quite an eye-opener.
– Where are they? Local, National, or International. Will you be at the headquarters, or a branch office?
– How much are they partnered with the community? i.e do they sponsor local events or charities?
Figuring out the answers to these questions can go a long ways toward preparing to sell yourself to your next employer, and helping you be more comfortable and confident during that interview.
Good article. Focusing on our audience is key whethhttp://mannerofspeaking.wordpress.com/er it is an audience of 100 or 1. The job interview angle is an excellent take on the issue. I wrote a piece called The Social Contract – http://wp.me/pwfa1-dg – on this most fundamental of questions that every speaker should ask. Hope you and your readers find it useful.