What are the Things You should Know before Appearing in the Interview?

Before the Interview

• Get enough sleep the night before the interview. Eat your breakfast in the morning before heading to the event.
• On the day of the interview, clear your head. Concerning yourself with the questions you'll be asked can lead to confusion and a loss of focus.
• Understand the panel board. You can prepare better interview replies by reading more about how to comprehend the panel.

During the Interview

• Be assured. Your body language communicates a lot about you, starting from the minute you enter the room, to how you greet the panel and how you sit and speak.
• You will be welcomed by the Chairperson when you go in. Give a greeting in return and do the same for the other panelists. Sit upright in the chair with feet planted firmly on the floor, and hands flat on the thighs.
• Pay attention and keep your mind sharp. When giving an answer, keep looking at the board member who asked the question.

When and What to Speak

• Rather than merely considering yourself as a regular citizen, consider how a government worker could respond and what they might think. While preparing for the interview, one learns a tremendous amount about the nation and the rest of the world, which contributes to the development of a special perspective.
• When interacting with the panel, use kind words and subtle phrasing. Try not to think negatively about things.
• Provide succinct and direct responses. Do not mince words; simply state your position.
• Not knowing the answer to a question is acceptable. It is much better to just admit ignorance to the panel than to invent an explanation or become overly fixated on it.
• You may be asked to solve a puzzle or provide an answer that uses nothing but your common sense.
• Do not be hesitant to share your views and opinions provided they are backed by good reason. You can be assertive and confident but only to the extent that helps the panel understand your perspective. Do not enter into an argument with the panel over any issue.
• Do not lie or boast unnecessarily. Do not quote facts and figures that you are unsure of.

Not knowing the answer to a question is acceptable. It is much better to just admit ignorance to the panel than to invent an explanation or become overly fixated on it.