It would not be the most original piece of advice to say that presentation skills are important for a job. This is both common knowledge and quite logical as well. However, there are a number of different levels and interpretations that one might extrapolate from this piece of advice.
 
Let’s start with the basics. A recent Forbes study from 2014 showed that a whopping 70% of employed Americans who give presentations all agree that presentation skills are critical for their success in the workplace. Something even more jarring from this Forbes study is the following: “20% of respondents said they would do almost anything to avoid giving a presentation including pretending to be sick or asking a colleague to give the presentation , even if it means “losing respect” in the workplace.”
 
Levels of Presentation Skills
 
Going back to our original hypothesis, it is important to point out that although many agree that presentation is important, the level of presentation is doubly as important. An employee can get up and give a standard Power Point presentation, but if all of the participants fall asleep, then the presenter has essentially failed. He must present on a high level. What does that mean, exactly?
 
For starters, going above and beyond a traditional and boring Power Point presentation is a big help. There are many strategies to help someone spruce up their generic presentations. One such method is by way of video.
 
Video: A Whole ‘Nother Level
 
By adding video to your presentation, you will instantly capture the attention of everyone in the room. Of course, it isn’t easy to simply whip up a great video, which is why a video editing company would definitely come in handy to give your video a professional feel, as well assisting you in creating something truly memorable and entertaining.
 
Another crucial aspect of video is the sound quality. Beyond making sure that the sound works to begin with, it is important to make sure the sound is both crisp, loud enough, and in cadence with the video. One thing is for sure – if a presenter appreciates the importance of presentations, prepares a video that is of a professional level with good sound quality – everyone will be satisfied.