Basic Interview Tips - Additional tips for Kerala PSC Deputy Collector Interview
Here is the interview tips for Kerala PSC deputy collector. An interview is a conversation between the employer and candidate which determines the candidate’s career. It needs a lot of advance preparation and basic personality checks. Read this article to know the basic tips for a successful interview. This article also contains some additional tips for candidates who have been selected for the Kerala PSC Deputy Collector interview.
After a candidate has successfully completed the preliminary and main exams for the post of Deputy Collector, he/she will be called for a personal interview which will be a major factor for the candidate's final ranking in the rank list. Some of the common PSC Deputy Collector interview questions
1. Personal details of the candidate along with family background
2. Educational background and qualification
3. Questions regarding the subject
4. Questions about any previous experiences of the candidate
5. Questions about the duties and responsibilities of a government employee
6. Aptitude for the job position
7. Questions about general knowledge and current affairsBasic Tips for a successful Interview
1. First of all, be punctual for the interview. A late entrance will spoil the mood of the interviewer and might make things worse for you. It will also give a bad impression about you to the interviewer as he/she may think that such a person will have difficulty arriving on time to work or meeting deadlines if hired.
2. Dress in a professional manner. Wear your clothes neatly after having ironed them well. Physical appearance regarding the attire matters a lot to create a good impression on the interviewer. Business/ Corporate attire is most recommended. Avoid wearing excessive jewellery, perfume and flamboyant or florescent colored clothes. Good personal hygiene is also important.
3. It is a good thing to know your interviewer's name and designation well in advance. When you are called in for the interview, address the interviewer with a firm handshake (if he/she offers it) and a smile. Don't let your tension get in the way and give a weak handshake. If it is firm, it promotes your confidence also. Good body language is very important. A slight sense of humour without hurting the interviewer's sentiments is also helpful to make the interview better.
4. Try to avoid answers such as 'Yes' and 'No'. Wherever possible, give direct answers and answer fully.
5. Keep eye contact with the interviewer. If you avoid looking at him/her properly, it will look like an insult to the other person though it is understood that you are doing as such due to tension.
6. Emphasize your achievements properly but don't brag too much about yourself. Talk to the point without beating around the bush.
7. When you talk to the interviewer, make it clear to him/her that you are interested in the interview as well as the job. Interviewers prefer to take in people who will be enthusiastic in their work. Make it clear to the interviewer that you have done enough research on how your job should be done if you are selected.
8. One main point to note is that you should not talk anything negative to the interviewer about your present or previous employers. Your interviewer is also an employer and such negative remarks might make him feel that you would say the same thing about him in your next interview somewhere else. Moreover, interviewers usually look for people with positive attitude and optimism.
9. Always keep a copy of your resume ready with you along with certificates and licenses in case the interviewer asks for it. This will save you a lot of time and embarrassment when you are asked for the same.
10. Don't talk too fast to the questions put forward by the interviewer. Speak clearly and precisely. Like mentioned before, don't beat around the bush and stick to the point. Long answers might make the interviewer lose interest and you also might move away from the main topic.
11. Practice for your interview beforehand. You would be having some idea of few common questions that are asked during an interview. So, practice such questions so that you sound more confident during the interview.
12. Be polite in a professional manner always.
13. While sitting on your seat for the interview, sit in a straight posture. Don't keep moving around in the seat or fiddle with the things lying around. All these are part of unprofessional behavior.
14. An interview need not always be one-way. You can also ask the interviewer few questions and doubts which you have prepared beforehand. This can be done only if you have done enough research on the job in advance. This gives the impression to the interviewer that you have understood a lot about your role in the job.
15. Listen to the questions carefully before answering them. Always allow the interviewer to start the conversation. If you don't understand any question, ask for it to be clarified. Don't be in a hurry to finish off the interview.
16. Once the interview is over, don't forget to say 'thank you' and give a final handshake again.
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