20 Cheat Codes to excel in Interview

Hello SSC ASPIRANTS.

I am posting  20 Cheat Codes that will help you to excel in Interview. Actually these are not cheat codes, these are 20 golden tips for Interview. But I have named it cheat code as It will help you to have the edge over others.

As all of you know that SSC CPO Interview is going to be held on December. So the selected guys have less time to prepare for Interview. Also If there will be Interview for SSC CGL 2014 then these below mentioned tips will also be beneficial for the same.

First understand “What is Interview?”

Interview is all about personality test. It is not just question answer round. Through Interview, Personality and attitude of the Interviewee is evaluated. Confidence, Verbal and Non Verbal Communication, Proper gesture and a good Personality is necessary to excel in Interview.

Especially SSC CGL Interview is different from Bank Interview. In SSC Interview, Interviewer can ask anything under the roof. For example, If you are commerce student then they can ask you basic questions of history, geography, constitution along with your subject.

20 Cheat Codes for Interview

11.       Go to SSCNAUKRI website and read the Interview experience posted by the candidates to get a rough idea of the type of questions asked in Interview and the attitude of the Interviewer. It will help you a lot.

22.       As all of you know that You will have to fill Bio Data Form. Many a times Questions are mainly asked from your Bio Data only along with some current affairs. So you should be very careful while filling Bio Data Form. Some of the tips to write in Bio Data are-

(i)                  Fill in legible manner.

(ii)                Just write the true information in Bio Data. Don’t be boastful. Interviewers can see through it.

(iii)               No spelling errors or cut marks in Bio Data as It will reflect bad personality of yours.

(iv)              Don’t write in short manner. Like if You are Physics Honours student then don’t write Phy.(Honours). Write Completely.

(v)                If you have achieved something during your studies like if you were District or State topper then do write the same. Because it may help you to fetch good marks. And those who have scored fewer marks in academics then don’t be sad. If you answer questions related to your academics very well then you will get good marks for sure.

(vi)              If you have participated in Extra Curricular activities and social services and you have the certificate for the same then do mention it. It shows your leadership quality, your attitude towards society etc.

(vii)             You have to fill hobby. Don’t just write anything there. What your real hobby is,kindly write that only. And also do some research of the same. Like if u write playing cricket as your hobby then you should know basic stuffs of cricket,current events, BCCI, ICC and all. So be very careful while writing it.

33.       Always wear a smile on your face during Interview .

44.       Dress formally. Don’t wear casual dress. It’s not necessary to wear Coat and Tie if you feel uncomfortable in it. For Boys, Wear Shirt (formal shirt) , Formal Pant and Leather shoes. Don’t wear sports shoes. The colour of the dress should be sober. For Girls, Dress conservatively. If you are comfortable then you may wear Business Suit.

55.       During the Interview,Speak in the language in which you are comfortable. If you are not comfortable in English then you may speak in Hindi. It will not decrease your marks.

66.       You should never argue with the Interviewer. If they are saying something and you have different opinion about the same then criticise in constructive way.

77.       You should not use high pitch or very low pitch voice during Interview. Also You should not speak in a hurried manner. Speak politely and clearly.

88.       You should be well versed in the subjects whom you studied. Because if one doesn’t know about one’s subject then It shows negative and careless attitude of the Interviewee. So Read all the basic stuffs related to your subject.

99.       Before entering the Interview room, You should ask permission for the same. And after reaching the Interview board, greet them. After greeting them , ask permission to seat. Then after their permission, thank them.  Sit comfortably with an erect posture. When the Interview is over, Do thank them.

110.   Don’t let the fear of Interview taking your mind. Just be cool and attentive during Interview.

111.   Listen to the Interviewer carefully. If you don’t understand some questions then only request them to repeat the questions.

112.   Maintain eye contact while listening and answering Interviewer’s questions.  Many students stare elsewhere while listening or answering the questions.  Don’t do this. It shows negative personality of the Interviewee.

113.    Don’t use slangs like “yeah”, “you know” ,”well” etc.

114.   Don’t give wrong answers to the Interviewer. If you don’t know the answer of some questions, tell them straight,”Sorry, I don’t know the answer”. Lot of my friends were not able to answer many questions of the Interview and told sorry each time, still they got good marks in Interview. So Don’t ever lie to the experienced Interviewer.

115.   Don’t just answer in “yes” or” no” if they are asking your opinion about a particular event. Like if they ask you that are you satisfied with the poll results in Bihar? Then don’t  just answer in “yes” or “no”. Instead explain enough to satisfy your views. Your answer should be self explanatory.

116.    It will be beneficial to give mock interviews as It will give real feel of the Interview and will lessen your stress during D Day. If you live in place where such facility is not available then you can request your friends to become Interviewer and ask questions and also tell them to evaluate you,your voice,your answer etc.

117.   You should know well about history, geography and current events of Your State and District. You should also know the famous personalities of your state. You should know the meaning of your name.

118.    Brush up your graduation subjects. Because If one is asked from graduation subject and one doesn’t  know the answer  then It shows the carelessness of Interviewee that he/she had no interest what he/she does. So prepare for your subjects very well. If one has changed his stream after Intermediate e.g. If one has completed Intermediate in Science and switched to Commerce or Arts later on in graduation the he/she  will have to  read subjects studied in Intermediate and Graduation both for the purpose of Interview.

119.   If you have work experience then you should know very well about  your company profile, your work nature etc. Why are you switching from present job?

220.    You should prepare basic stuffs from other subjects viz. Science, History, Geography and Constitution. You should also have the knowledge of Current affairs and events.

All the best guys. I hope these tips will really help you to score good marks in Interview. Be confident while facing the Interview. Because at last, Confidence and personality matter most in Interview.

Good Luck