► Tips - Preparing for Hustings

Hustings.

This is a word which you might never have heard before. Basically, it is an election meeting where you will have a chance to speak to the electorate and convince them to vote for you! You get a chance to tell people collectively who you are and why you’re standing for the particular position that you’ve chosen. They then get to ask you questions about any of your policies or election pledges.

Here’s some tips to help you prepare:

1. Make sure you know the timings of any speeches you can give.

2. Write the speech in advance, double spaced to make it easier to read,

3. Practice the speech several times with an audience, making sure you keep to the time given and speak slowly and clearly.

4. Start the speech explaining who you are.

5. Make sure you cover your three main points in the speech.

6. End the speech by asking the audience to vote for you.

7. Practice answering questions about your policies and anything else about the union.

8. On the day, wear something that is smart but comfortable and smile.

9. Take a paper and pen with you to note questions.

10.Relax and be honest.