1. Get Ready for the Challenge
An interview for a Government job is like a challenge. Therefore you should accept this challenge and start preparing yourself.
It is going to be a long battle.
2. Research About the Government Department
Well! In private sector you research about the company where you are applying for job, but here you have to find out about the government department or section.
3. Know Everything Thing About the Government Job
Ascertain information about the Govt. Job where you will be giving the interview. You must know the subject in detail only then you can face the Interview.
4. Reference Should be Genuine
If you are going to attend the Interview on the reference basis then see to it that your reference is genuine and solid.
5. Jot Down All the Points that You Will Talk In Interview
For creating a chain of thought it is always good to note down all the topics on which you may talk to Interviewers in the whole Interview.
6. Gain Knowledge About Other Types of Government Jobs
You could do some research about other types of government jobs which is related to your job where you will be giving interview.
7. Learn All the Typical Questions that You Might be Asked
You can find resources on Internet where there are some typical questions that interviewers always ask. Learn about them.
8. Find out How Many Other Candidates Are Appearing for the Interview
Ascertaining competition will give you an idea about the interview. If the numbers of candidates are more, then Interview would going to be tough.
9. A Government Interview Needs a Long Preparation Beforehand
Never assume that you can crack an interview for Govt. jobs just preparing overnight. It is a long process and you have to give due time.
10. Practice Makes a Man Perfect
To clear an interview you have to practice many things. We shall discuss them during the course of debate. So learn to practice and adapt new things.
11. Start With Your Family Members
An interview is about interacting with people. Hence you can start learning by talking to your family members or friends in a formal manner.
12. Practice in Front of a Mirror
To get confidence for facing an interview, you can start talking with yourself in front of a mirror. This is an old age technique.
13. Overcome Fear with Participation in Discussions & Debates
For an interview you have to overcome fear and best way to do is by participating in discussions and debates with your friends in your college or workplace. Wherever!
14. Participate in Quiz & Other Co-curricular Activities
As I said for clearing an Interview for Government jobs you have to prepare long before. Hence participate in quiz and other activities.
15. Give Mock Interviews to Practice
Mock interviews are best way to get a feel about a real interview. You can arrange a mock interview and get an idea how actually an Interview is conducted.
