ISSB Personal Interview & Tips

In interview, generally, such questions are put to the candidate who brings out his common sense, his familiarity with the current national and international happenings and current social and political trends of the world.

Remember, the person who conducts interview is not merely interest in his mere knowledge. Its gibes close attention to the candidate's reactions to various situations. It
may, intentionally, endeavor to upset the mental stability of the candidate in order to discover his true personality. The Interviewer may attempt to annoy or provoke him by pronouncing his incorrectly, by not offering a chair to sit immediately, by asking to person certain odd errand, like, fetching water, serving tea, removing some furniture, etc. It is against respect to his by deliberately attributing certain wrong statements to him, pointing out to certain sports on his clothes, mixing up of personal facts. There are instances, where the interviewee has been asked to sing a song, recite a poem, crack a joke, etc. Such curious situations are coined by the Interviewer for bringing out the true Value of the interview.  In all such odd circumstances, the interviewee should attempt to retain his calmness and presence of mind.

Usually the subjects for interview are Indo Pak history, World history, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, General Knowledge, Current affairs.

Helpful Hints for Personal Interview

(1) Speak in natural way: The interviewee should not speak fast, incoherently or inaudibly in the course of an interview. He should try to speak every word in a well pronounced and distinct manner. He should speak in quite a natural way.

Every word should be quiet clear and well pronounced. Slang words should be avoided altogether. Every person develops his own method of speaking. It is not wise to imitate the style of any other person.

(2) Don't Bluff: It is always a wrong practice to bluff. The interviewee should never forget that the interviewers are scholars, well read, accomplished and experienced people and they seldom mistake in judging the real worth of the candidate. It is beneficial for the interviewee, therefore, that he should be as frank, truthful and sincere as possible.

(3) Don't be rude: A person should develop the habit of politeness. It has a great importance in the case of a candidate. Some candidates, finding them unable to answer a few questions, lose their temper and even become rude. This is a dangerous habit and should be abandoned.

(4) Sticking to one's point of view: In an interview, the interviewee should stick to his own point of view. The candidate is expected to have distinguished personality of his own and his preference and prejudices and his definite ideas on important matters. Once a candidate has expressed his approach to a certain problem, he should stick to it, even though the interviewer may express his disagreement with his views. An instance will make this point more clear. If the candidate is of the view that there is food shortage in the country, then he should not agree with the interviewer that the country has not real food deficit, simply because they have so insisted.

(5) Argument and challenge: To try to be "clever" is something bad and harmful. One should not throw a challenge or put question to the examiner. Avoid argument with him. Never tell him that he is wrong. When he says something, listen to him patiently and attentively, even if he is wrong. The interviewer should not be interrupted when he is talking. Avoid given offence to the interviewer in any form.

(6) Manners: "The loud laugh bespeaks the vacant mind" Goldsmith. You may laugh with the examiner but not at the examiner.

·         Do not smoke unless you are asked to. Don't offer a cigarette to the examine.

·         Look at the examiner in the face without staring. A candidate with wandering eyes is liable to give an impression of being unreliable.

·         Do not continually move small articles like ashtrays, smoothing your hair or do movements of that sort. These habits suggest lack of confidence.

·         Do not try to show off your knowledge on any subject unnecessarily. Try to be sticking strictly to the point.

·         Do not start chewing sweets, gum or pan which can be objectionable.

(7) Dress: The candidate must appear in an appropriate dress as demanded by the Board. Suitable dress impresses the examiner. It also helps producing a favorable impression on the minds of his fellow competitors.

Above all keep faith in ALLAH Almighty

Comments:

1.    "Be serious when you listening questions from interviewer; Don’t look shy; Not over confidence; Not show that you are losing your will; No more movement of your hands fingers; Not look on any direction if interviewer asks you to tell about the height of roof."

2.    "While talking to GTO or Interviewer doesn’t swallow ur spit. Follow all rules and regulations at ISSB even if u r alone. In command task try ur best to complete it. "

3.    "First of all take permission at interence then say salaam n then go near the seat not sit until he permitted, if he not saying for siting the take permission, always be wide smiling face n not be over confident no need to feel shy n give authenticated answer, n speak truth, it’s my views."