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Description

Oral Assessment Panels: Preparing Your Presentation, Handling the Panel and Staying Convincing

Prepare methodically for the oral assessment rather than relying on performing well on the day

  • 2 days — 14 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

An oral assessment is decided in a few minutes, in front of a panel whose exact expectations and level of scrutiny remain unknown. Many candidates who perform well on written tests arrive without having worked on their presentation, are thrown off balance by the first question and lose the thread of their own career story.

Two days to prepare the three components of the exercise: building a structured self-presentation, anticipating panel questions on your background and motivation, and working on posture and stress. Each participant takes part in several simulations followed by detailed feedback.

Learning objectives

  • Analyse the expectations of an oral assessment and the panel's evaluation criteria
  • Build a structured presentation within the allotted time
  • Present your career path and motivation through precise examples
  • Answer panel questions including those designed to unsettle you
  • Manage stress and posture throughout the full duration of the assessment

What makes this programme different

Several full simulations with a panel played by the trainer and the group
Individual written feedback on the presentation the career narrative and posture
Dedicated work on trick questions and panel silences

Programme

1Understanding the Assessment and the Panel

Knowing what is being evaluated

  • Expectations of an oral selection assessment and evaluation criteria
  • Typical sequence of the assessment and time management
  • Difference between presentation career narrative and interview
  • Mistakes that penalise candidates the most

2Building Your Presentation

A clear message delivered within the allotted time

  • Selecting the career elements worth highlighting
  • Clear structure with an opening announcement and a conclusion
  • Concrete examples and verifiable results
  • Practice on timing and on alternative durations

3Responding to the Panel

The moment that makes the difference

  • Listening to the question and rephrasing it before answering
  • Short answers supported by an example
  • Questions on the weaker points of your background
  • Attitude when facing silence persistence or contradiction

4Posture and Stress Management

Holding your ground from start to finish

  • Entering the room settling in and first words
  • Voice eye contact and gestures while listening to questions
  • Refocusing techniques before and during the assessment
  • Recovering after a hesitation or a mistake

Who is it for

Candidates preparing for an oral assessment panel a selection interview or a professional recognition exercise

Prerequisites

Being registered for or actively preparing an oral assessment

Dates & locations

12 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.