We've had the privilege of closely observing several candidates' journeys through mock interviews this year. Our unique perspective has provided us with valuable insights into the most prevalent errors candidates commit during these practice sessions. These missteps are not only eye-opening but also serve as crucial lessons for the real interview. In this article, we'll share these insights, offering you a personalized guide to avoid these common pitfalls. This way, you can step into the actual interview with confidence, a refined approach, and a clear path to success.
Not listening to the question carefully: It has been observed that almost all candidates are not paying attention to the question. Everyone tries to answer right away. You might be thinking that the interviewer will be impressed by your quick thinking; however, it often leads to a poor answer and blabbering.
What to do? Try to take a pause after each question; be it a five seconds pause. In fact you can even request the interviewers to provide you a minute to think of the answer!
Lack of coherent thinking: Lack of coherency in thoughts arises from not listening to the question properly. And believe us, that is what is being looked for in the to be officers. You're going to serve the nation and you need to be methodological and not random.
What to do? Practice is the key. But if you're still unable to attain this 'coherent thinking'; start answering in points. This is an evergreen trick to make the interviewer believe that you think coherently and you know what you're speaking.
Now, all questions need not be answered in points but only those where you feel you're unable to frame a good answer or you will drift away while answering.
Lack of Brevity: Most of the candidates just start talking and slowly drift away to a totally different topic. For instance, if you've been asked about the definition of financial inclusion, the answer should not be about which index monitors financial inclusion, what are the challenges faced and what steps have been taken in improving financial inclusion.
What to do? Answer what is asked. As soon as you feel you're moving towards a different answer, just stop. There might be an awkward silence that follows but you're not the one responsible to fill it. Give room to the interviewer to ask the follow up questions.
Answer to the point and begin the answer right away without providing an entire background to the answer. This is not a written exam where there needs to be an introduction, body, and a conclusion.
Use of slang: Ya instead of yes, words like okay, you know, let's say etc. Several candidates are either starting their answers with 'ya' or saying 'ya' if they know the answer.
What to do? Practice by your self! Do mirror practice, mind practice, whatever you can to avoid using slangs. A 'yes' is always more polite and respectful than a 'ya'.
The 'I think' in fact based questions: In case of fact based questions like what is the value of current forex reserve, or what is the current inflation rate; your answer should not begin with 'I think' or 'I feel'. The answer is fixed and it certainly cannot be 'felt'.
What to do? In case you're unable to provide an exact figure or state the exact fact; you can either request the interviewer whether you can take a guess. Secondly, you can also provide an approximate figure basis 'what you last read'.
Lack of conviction: Many-a-times, you know the answer well, but you answer as if you're asking the interviewer whether you're answering correctly. Lack of conviction reflects poorly as your personality comes out as weak and unprepared and gives a vibe that you do not know what you're speaking.
What to do? Lack of conviction often stems from lack of confidence. We've been telling the solution of this to the candidates over and over again;
'WHAT'S THE WORST THAT CAN HAPPEN!?'
Keep thinking this to yourself. When you'll start moving towards this chain of thought, you'll feel more confident.
Because lack of conviction is actually worse that answering wrongly.
Not grabbing the opportunity of answering opinion based questions: Opinion based questions are those bonus questions which will set you apart from the other candidates. Answers to these questions will actually define your marks.
What to do? You need to train your brain to think, think, and think. Mirror practice can prove to be enough.
In fact, just mirror practice all the biodata based questions we have provided each of you individually and you'll be good to go.
Reviewing the question: It was observed that some candidates have the habit of reviewing the questions. They are either informing the interviewer that how insightful the question was, or how difficult the question was. Providing such a review on the question comes out as disrespectful and should be avoided.
Practice is the key to success to any and every stage of the exam. And same goes for the interview stage too. Do mirror practice, practice with friends, give more mocks etc.
Try to convert all that you learn into questions and answers. If you do not have much time, try to do this in your head and if you have time, do it in front of the mirror.
Follow all these tips, and in no time you'll be interview ready!
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