Group interview assesses
- what you like in company of others.
- how you work as a part of a team.
- how you interact and communicate with other team members.
types of interviwe
- give you a topic.
- you come up with a topic.
- work together to complete a task.
- team strengths
- areas of development.
the 4Cs
- conduct yourself professionally
- contribute confidently
- Communicate effectively
- Get others involve
C1
conduct yourself professionally.
1. smart outfit
2. be confident, smile, be positive,
3. a firm handshake, and remember the names
C2
Contribute confidently.
1. make sure you are confident, but not agressive.
2. be the first to answer a question. like 1-2 times. and then listen.
REMEMBER to stand out. Like being first to start a conversation. or answer a question., or agree with someone’s point of of view.
C3
Communicate effectively.
1. what you say and how you say it.
2. LISTEN attentively.
3. Reaffirm what someone says.
4. how to disagree politely.
how to reaffirm.
- thats a really valid point you just made. Does everyone else agree with Mary’s view on this subject?
- Your point is well taken. Are there others who share Mary’s view on this topic?
asking for different opinion
- Can anyone offer an alternative perspective on this point?
- Does anyone have a different opinion on this point?
how to disagree politely.
- “I appreciate your input, but I have a different opinion.”
- “I understand your perspective, but I have a different take on it.”
- “I see things differently from you, but I respect your opinion.”
there is a better way to do it.
Ask for explanation
- “I’m interested in understanding more, could you provide more detail?”.
- I would appreciate it if you could go into more depth on this topic.”
- Excuse me, could you clarify what you mean by that?”
- I’d love to hear more about this, could you go into more detail?”
c4
Champion other people to get involved.
1. get othes invlove.
how to get other involve
I have noticed you have not had the opportunity to say anything yet, Ali. whats your opinion?
2. Can you share your thoughts on this matter?
3. I’m interested in hearing your perspective on this matter.
4. would you like to say something?
6 Dos:
- arrive early, punctual
- Interview start as soon as you enter the arena.
- Do wear smart and clean.
- Give a firm handshake and introduce yourself.
- do show that you are listening when others are speaking.
- Do practice ice breakers.
7.
4 Donts
- Don’t crack jokes
- Do not others are your competitors. (Collaboration and teamwork are being assessed)
- don’t sit in the background.
- Do not dominate, or Interrupt.
5.
Do practice ice breakers.
ask questions after the group interview
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