PURPOSIVE ENGLISH FINALS

Public Communication

A process of speaking to a group in a structured and deliberate way

Characteristics of Public Communication

1. Audience-Centered

2. Invokes Critical Thinking

3. Requires Ethics

4. Empowering Activity

Types of Speech according to purpose

• Informative Speech

• Argumentative Speech

• Persuasive Speech

• Entertaining Speech

• Inspirational Speech

Informative Speech

Gives information to the audience

Argumentative Speech

Uses appeals to convince the audience

Persuasive Speech

Changes people’s minds and behavior

Entertaining Speech

Amuses and delights people

Inspirational Speech

Inspires people and promotes positive values

Types of Speech according to preparation and delivery

1. Impromptu Speech

2. Extemporaneous Speech

3. Memorized Speech

4. Manuscript Speech

Impromptu Speech

• Delivered without preparation

• “On the spot” speaking

Extemporaneous Speech

• Prepared using notes or outline

• Common in informative and persuasive speeches

Memorized Speech

• Speech is recited from memory

Manuscript Speech

• Entire speech is written and read word-for-word

Interview

• Process of obtaining new materials and verifying information from experts or authorities through conversation.

• A formal consultation to evaluate qualifications of a person.

• A meeting where information is obtained from someone.

Types of Interview

1. One-on-one Interview

2. Panel Interview

3. Group Interview

4. Meal Interview

5. Working Interview

6. Phone or Video Interview

One-on-one Interview

One interviewer and one applicant.

Panel Interview

More than one interviewer at the same time.

Group Interview

Several candidates interviewed together.

Meal Interview

Interview while eating (usually lunch).

Working Interview

Applicant performs tasks while being observed.

Phone or Video Interview

• Used as a screening tool before face-to-face interviews.

• Usually around 30 minutes.

General Interview Stages

1. Introduction

2. Broad Questions and Answers

3. Position-Related Questions

4. Conclusion

Types of Interview Questions

1. Traditional Questions

2. Credential Verification Questions

3. Experience Verification Questions

4. Case Questions

5. Behavioral/Situational Questions

6. Role-Play Questions

7. Industry-Specific Questions

8. Brainteasers

Traditional Questions

Example:

• “Tell me about yourself.”

Credential Verification Questions

Example:

• “How long were you at your school?”

Experience Verification Questions

Example:

• “What did you learn in your class?”

Case Questions

Example:

• Questions involving problem-solving or analysis.

Behavioral/Situational Questions

Example:

• “Tell me about a time you handled conflict.”

Role-Play Questions

• Applicant acts out situations.

Industry-Specific Questions

Questions related to the field/company.

Brainteasers

Example:

• “How many ping pong balls fit in a Volkswagen?”