Interview Tips - These are not specific for Khyber
Pukhtoonkhwa psc i.e the steps given below
are general, if you think that these are good
steps then you can apply it.
- These tips are taken from different sources,
persons and professionals. - You can give your comments on our site,
we will appreciate it. And this will help
others.


Preparation
Do research on your subject before the
interview.
Practice interviewing by asking question from
yourself. It might be better if you take help
from one of your friend.
Best English skills is the key to success. Go alone for practice.
Be prepared to meet other candidates.
Remember your education, training and
experience—what you have done.
Remember all the skills, abilities and talents you
possess that will make you an excellent employee.
Study General books, news paper etc.
Assemble all necessary papers/documents.
Keep in mind all your past experience of
interviews, and try to avoid all the mistakes
you did before.

Some Questions
How will you introduce yourself?
Have you researched for the post for which
you are going to be interviewed?
Why you consider yourself most suited person
for the post?.
Why do you feel you can do the job?
What makes you qualified for the job?
Do you know about job responsibilities?


Your dressing and appearance
All clothes should be neatly pressed. Try to
wear new clothes.
Clean, polished shoe.
Clean and well-groomed hairstyle.
Clean, trimmed fingernails.
Empty pockets – no noisy coins. No gum, candy or cigarettes.
On interview morning, give extra 30 minutes
to your appearance.


Introduce yourself
This is the most important point in interview,
failing which can out you from the list. So give
much time to know about yourself. You must
prepare these points.


Personal and Education This part is used to give the interviewer relevant information concerning you personally and about
your educational background. This does not include personal information such as marital status, children, etc. The education should be either the latest obtained and/or major field if relevant to job objective.


Past /Present Experiences
This part is used to share with the interviewer past and present work experiences relevant to the job objective.


Life / Career Objectives
This part is about your life / Career objectives. These objectives should relevant to the job. Why you are here ? You have the knowledge and work experience relevant to the job, that’s why you are here.


Appearing before the interviewer / during
interview
Introduce yourself with friendly speeches.
Show interest in what the interviewer is
saying, by nodding your head and leaning
toward him/her occasionally.
Give positive answers to negative-based
questions. Make frequent eye contact.
Keep a smile on your face during the
interview.
Answer politely, and try to relax.
Admit when you don’t know.
Provide accurate information. Keep friendly environment with the
interviewers.
Listen carefully to the questions asked. Ask the
interviewer to restate a question if you are
confused.
Answer the questions in the language in which you are asked.
Don’t try to be over confidant.
Make positive statements.


Things to avoid
Poor personal appearance.
Lack of interest.
Poor knowledge about your future and past
experience.
Poor eye contact with interviewer.
Irrelevant answers to question. Inability to express self clearly; poor voice,
poor diction, poor grammar.
Lack of planning for career, no purpose or
goals.
Lack of confidence and poise, nervous, ill at
ease. Making excuses.
Lack of maturity.
Errors in Application Form.


Closing
Thanks the interviewers for their time.
Say ‘Salam’ at leaving the chair.

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