During my working life within the system, I have had the privilege of witnessing and participating in dozens of interview processes. In an in-depth exchange with the interviewer, he vividly compared that they looked at the mentality of the interviewer, just like a kindergarten teacher, the children showed their first dancing, and expected each candidate to show themselves confidently.
In reality, many candidates still face nervousness, speechlessness or even nothing to say during the interview process after a long time of preparation. As everyone knows, the most grinding thing on the journey of the public examination is not the hard-core knowledge contest of the written test, but the psychological quality and on-site performance during the interview.
When I think back to my experience of participating in the civil service interview, I still vividly remember the state of walking on thin ice and suffering physically and mentally. In those days, I was as restless as an ant on a hot pot, so stressed that I almost lost my sense of taste, often felt nauseous, couldn't sleep at night, and even lost a few kilograms. But it was this painful experience that made me deeply understand the key to the interview - the display of high worthiness and stability. The essence of the interview is not only whether the answer is correct or not, but also who can show a strong sense of competence and the artistry of on-the-spot performance.
Among the many regretful and impressive interview details, there are a few points that stand out and deserve to be taken by every test preparer:
Clarity is the foundation
The examiner's voice is varied, sometimes soft and sometimes slightly dialectal, which is a test of the candidate's listening. Faced with vague questions, excellent candidates will bravely ask for rereading, while some candidates start answering because they don't hear the questions clearly, which eventually leads to the answers being off topic. There was a boy with a quick mind, but unfortunately he was seriously off topic when answering questions, and although he received an impression score from a few examiners, most examiners gave him a strict low grade.
A loud voice, cheering up the audience
As the interview time goes by, the examiners will inevitably get tired, and a candidate with a loud voice at this time is like a refreshment. I remember a candidate who successfully attracted the attention of the examiners just by the loud number when he entered the venue, and his score also confirmed the charm of the voice and obtained a good result.
Perseverance is the only way to win
The interview stage is only one step away from success, and the psychological barrier must be overcome. Although many candidates are well prepared, there are still some who regard the interview as child's play. Only by persevering can we overcome the fear and anxiety in our hearts and win the final victory.
Grasp the core and don't go off-topic
The handsome girl in the case, despite her good looks, was obviously unprepared for the interview. She frequently gets stuck when answering questions, and even talks about historical events when answering practical questions, which is completely out of the question. When she chooses to give up on the fourth question, her end has already been revealed. The interview is an extension of the written test ability, and it is also a strict screening for those with a perfunctory attitude.
Answering strategy: Scratch paper is not a lifesaver
Some test takers rely too much on scratch paper, spend a lot of time on ideas, and ignore the time limit for answering questions. Real kung fu should be accumulated in ordinary times, practice more, form the ability to react quickly, and avoid falling into the embarrassing situation of scratching your ears and stammering in the examination room.
Endorsement is a strategy
Memorization templates are not absolutely negative, the key is how to use them wisely. When a candidate couldn't find an idea, he appropriately quoted what he had memorized, while maintaining eye contact and expressing himself sincerely, and finally got a higher score. Therefore, endorsement needs to be methodical and flexible in combination with on-site adaptability.
The impact of appearance is limited, and strength determines success or failure
Appearance may affect the first impression, but what really determines the score is the candidate's strength. For example, the boy who was not good-looking but performed well, although his score was not as good as expected, he won respect with his solid answering skills. Appearance is certainly a plus, but in the face of absolute strength, it can only be regarded as the icing on the cake, not the decisive factor.
The civil service interview is a serious and challenging task, candidates do not need to be overly nervous, just need to be fully prepared, improve their internal literacy, exercise their oral expression skills, pay attention to interview etiquette and manners, and constantly simulate actual combat to enhance their self-confidence.
If you are still struggling with immature thinking, shallow thinking, and difficult expression, please persevere, chew more books, and practice more. Remember, the initial effort can be extremely uncomfortable, but if you grit your teeth and get through it, you'll be in for a magnificent transformation.
Whether you're a social phobia or a fledgling newbie, imagine yourself as a skilled actor in the workplace. On this road to the shore, may you all reach the other side of your dreams as soon as possible!