3. Organise your thoughts
Think carefully about the structure of your presentation and ensure you have a clear message to convey. Your presentation should comprise three main sections: introduction, development of your argument/theory/viewpoint, and a summary. Make sure your ideas are clear and in a logical order.
Draft your presentation and then go through it with a fine tooth comb, editing out anything that sounds like you’re rambling. Think also about the possibility that all the shortlisted candidates have been given the same subject; how can you differentiate yours, have you tackled it from the most interesting angle?