How to success in SSB Interview – Some basics concept to take care of?
Basic Tips for SSB Interview |
Hello guys this post is about very basic knowledge which 50%
of you don’t know, but if you really care
then you should remember these
basic
things in mind before going for SSB Interview. These will not clear your SSB
Interview for sure but these will lay a positive impact on Interviewer and you
will be on safer side always. These includes understanding the Interview Environment, Personal hygiene, Dressing up and normal
etiquette/Manners.
Understanding The Interview Environment:
Unlike the G.T.O tests which is generally held in a informal
and relaxed environment, or the psychological tests which is written test, the
‘Interview’, being a one-to-one affair, generally causes a little nervousness,
and tension in the candidates mind. The layout of the interview room further
components to this stressful condition.
It is,
therefore, of paramount importance that the candidate must shed his inhibition
and overcome his nervousness so that he can collect his thoughts and expression
his ideas logically and sympathetically.
Making a Good Impression:
An
interview will normally last 30 to 40 minutes which is sufficient time for the
IO to appraise your personality. You should , therefore, aim to make a good
forst impression on him and try to sustain that impression till the end of the
interview.
To achieve
this you should take the following steps.
Personal hygiene:
Be clean, neat and tidy when you present yourself for the
interview. See that you have good haircut and hair are combed well. Nails of
your fingers are cut and clean. Remove sweat, oil, dirt, etc. from your face
and forehead. Make sure that no bad odour or smell emanates from you. It is
understood that you can’t change your face, but you can certainly do a lot to improve
it. Your appearance should show that you an orderly person. Therefore, do take
care of you grooming.
Importance of Good Dressing for SSB-Dressing Up:
Shakespeare wrote ‘Apparel proclaimeth a man’ i.e. a man is
recognized by the way he dresses. How true! you make the first impression with
the way you dress yourself up. If your clothes create and initial unfavorable
impression, you will be hard put to neutralize it during the interview.
Similarly, with some care for your clothes, you can begin the interview with
your right foot forward. It is, therefore very essential that you turn up for
the interview, smartly dressed.
What type of dress you have for your SSB Interview (According
to season)-Dress well as per the season and suited to the occasion. Your
clothes should not be gaudy or showy. You must present yourself in a suit in
winter. Preferable of dark or sober color. Your shirt must be clean, well ironed
and starched. Your shirt cuffs should not be frayed at the ends. Shoes must be
well polished.
Normal etiquettes / Manners:
Etiquette,
manners and courtesy can help in tilting the interview in your favor. Before entering
the room, gently knock it ask for coming inside, beware of push or pull written
on door. Just say good evening or good morning according to watch. Don’t sit
without permission, reply gently when you asked – how are you? Show your manners
by asking the same from IO. Presence of mind should be there be true , don’t try
to cheat with them and you will make it.
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