During the on-stage interview portion of a beauty competition, the judges are looking for a candidate who can maintain her poise and grace in a stressful situation. Here's how to ace the on-stage interview at a pageant. Keep these tips in mind and you'll tackle the interview with confidence.
Use your time wisely. You will have an average of 20 seconds to answer each question; although this might seem like not enough time, if you are not ready these 20 seconds can seem like an eternity. Practice limiting your answers to 20 seconds.
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Look at the judges -- they are the ones scoring you. Forget about the other contestants, the master of ceremonies and the audience.
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Breathe correctly. When you are nervous, you tend to talk more quickly than usual. Practice breathing exercises that will come in handy during stressful situations.
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Speak with enthusiasm. At this point of the competition the pageant is almost over and you will be tired; you want to let the judges know you are just as excited about being crowned as you were at the begging of the competition.
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Sound like a winner. You will be judged by the way you speak, so make sure you have good diction and a strong vocabulary. It is not only important what you say, but also the way you say it. If you are not sure what you sound like, record yourself with a tape recorder and play it back after you are done.
Tips & Warnings
The best way to build a strong vocabulary is through reading. Read everything you can get your hands on -- and read it out loud.
If you have problems speaking in public, consider speech classes at a local university or community center.
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