Each competition, each performance for any person is another exam, and like every exam it is not only excitement, but also invaluable experience, the possibility of personal growth and development.
If you were offered to participate in the competition, agree! In this article we will discuss how to prepare a winning presentation of ourselves at the competition, because, as you know, the first impression is the most vivid and memorable. What you should pay special attention to, that your first appearance on the stage will be remembered by everyone.
A business card, introducing yourself to the competition is not only the very first and exciting stage, it gives a backlog to the general mood of the participant. It is the first competition that should characterize you from the most favorable positions.
Form
First you need to decide in which image you will be performing. Romantic, business, athletic or fatal girl. The whole concept of representing yourself at the competition will depend on your choice. And do not torture yourself and try on an image in which you feel uncomfortable. Be natural and relaxed. Since you are a rocker, let everyone know about it.
What to wear?
Deciding on an outfit is a very important moment in preparing for the competition. With all the variety of ready-made dresses, it is sometimes very difficult for a modern girl to make a choice. If you have the opportunity to sew a dress for the competition from a fashion designer on an individual order (and if this is a representation of yourself at a beauty contest, they will need more than one), use this. In this case, no one will have the same!
Do you have to introduce yourself at the Miss - "..." competition (for example, a school, university, department or company, hotel, or maybe city)? In this case, national costumes or outfits with decorative elements look interesting. But do not overdo it: your outfit should first of all be comfortable and not restricting movement. The same can be said of shoes. It’s always a little scary to look at contestants who are uncertainly moving around the stage in high heels. Convenience and convenience again!
With jewelry and accessories, the main rule is a sense of proportion. Try to resist the temptation to "wear all the best at once."
Mood
As Igor Krutoy said in his composition, "this world loves winners."
Your presentation of yourself at the competition should radiate so much self-confidence so that not only your mother believes in your star. All those present must believe in it! Calm confidence without arrogance and vanity, self-control and a positive attitude towards competitors is the key to your advantage.
If you tend to be embarrassed and timid in public, work the day before with your fighting spirit. Autotraining and other persuasion techniques will do.
Even if something went wrong, do not forget about the smile - it will disarm anyone and give you confidence.
Scenario
After you have conquered all those present with your gorgeous appearance (they saw you and gasped), you have to “finish off” the jury members who were beaten up with content. As the saying goes, in this case the saying will prove to be in action: they are greeted by clothes - escorted by the mind.
The original presentation of yourself in the competition depends on the content of the presentation. Dry biographical data will not be enough. Do not forget that you should not just tell about yourself, but brag about what a sin it is! Therefore, boldly shine and surprise the audience.
If you are a modest by nature, and talking about your victories is part of the creative task, you can resort to a method of ridiculous exaggeration. Speaking about your merits, with laughter call yourself “the world champion”, “expert”, “master”, “honored worker”, etc. This way you can defuse the atmosphere and become known as a person with a great sense of humor.
By the way, about a sense of humor. It is either there or it is not. You should not memorize jokes in the hope of inserting them somewhere in time. As a rule, impromptu jokes are much more valuable. Be natural and do not try to please with all your might.
Or maybe in verse?
Another option for self-presentation is to perform it in poetic form. If you feel poetic power within you, His Majesty’s verse may come to your aid. Presenting yourself at a competition in poetry can also be prepared on the basis of already written classical works. They can be redrawn, remade, adding your own flavor or peppercorn.
At present, one does not need to be the second Pushkin to master this science. The Internet offers a rich selection of different poetic presentations for every taste.
Diction
Work on the text, read it several times out loud, trying "on the tongue" all the bumps and roughnesses. If the text contains a word or expression on which you stumble, remove it or replace it with a synonym.
Learn and rehearse your speech to stay on stage confidently and at ease. Add emotionality and expressiveness to your voice.
Performance time
The main thing here is not to abuse the attention of the audience and strictly follow the rules prescribed in the regulation on the competition.
It is clear that you could talk about your beloved for hours, but you will have to limit yourself to 3-5 minutes (that’s how much time is usually allotted for self-presentation).
Musical accompaniment
The presentation of oneself at a competition with musical accompaniment is very favorably perceived. If the sound engineer turns on a light melody during the text you are speaking, this will give the right atmosphere to your performance. And if you have a musical ear and you can sing it yourself - this can defeat the jury on the spot.
The only wish is do not chase the fashion, do not try to rap yourself, if this is not your hobby. Choose a song that will be combined with your image, pay your attention to the classics, hits of the past.
Support Group
It is up to you to involve a support group in your speech or not. But attracting friends and colleagues to your presentation, be prepared for the fact that at some point they can pull the blanket of spectator attention onto themselves. Do you need this?
If you resort to the help of a support group in introducing yourself to the competition, remain the central figure in this presentation. Do not give the palm to anyone, even if these are your friends. Your competition!
Unfortunately, sometimes it happens that the contestants get lost amid the performance of a brighter support group.
Footage
If you want to somehow illustrate your story about yourself, it is best to use a video presentation. Please note that the number of frames in the video sequence should not exceed 15-20. When designing slides, follow the same style and color scheme. Avoid pretentiousness and animated effects. Do not forget that this presentation should complement your presentation, and not vice versa!
If you or someone you know knows how to draw, this can be used pretty well in self-presentation. Draw slides of your comic book style storyline on whatman paper and beat it with a support group.
Gilt handle
Of course, you won’t bribe anyone, and your participation in the competition will be honest, but the rules do not prohibit making small presentations to the jury. Let it be small souvenirs made by yourself (at the same time you will also demonstrate your abilities in business) or sweet surprises or a funny message.
Remember: attention is pleasant to everyone, and the jury members are the same people as the rest. The main thing is to do your present sincerely, without demanding anything in return.