IGCSE English Interview Skills

What are some key interviewing techniques to keep in mind?

• Checking your phone constantly

• Preparing, practicing, dressing appropriately, body language, active listening, asking questions, follow-up

• Singing during the interview

• Eating loudly

How can you formulate effective questions during an interview?

• Ignoring the candidate's responses

• Using jargon and technical terms excessively

• Asking only closed-ended questions

• Follow steps such as starting with open-ended questions, asking about specific experiences, using behavioral questions, ensuring clarity and relevance, and active listening with follow-up questions.

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Why is active listening important during an interview?

• Active listening is only necessary in casual conversations, not interviews

• Active listening demonstrates engagement, interest, respect, and helps in understanding questions, responding appropriately, and building rapport.

• Active listening can lead to misunderstandings in an interview

• Active listening is not important during an interview

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What are some strategies for improving note-taking abilities during an interview?

• Actively listen, use shorthand, focus on key points, organize notes, review and summarize.

• Use invisible ink, record audio secretly, rely on memory alone

• Take notes in a foreign language, draw pictures instead of writing, use hieroglyphics

• Doodle continuously, write everything down, avoid eye contact

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How would you summarize information gathered during an interview?

• Summarize key points, main ideas, and important details into a coherent and concise overview.

• Create a fictional story based on the interview

• Ignore all details and focus on personal opinions

• Write down every single word said

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Why is critical thinking crucial when responding to interview questions?

• Interview questions do not require thoughtful responses

• Analytical skills are not valued by employers

• Critical thinking is not necessary in interviews

• Critical thinking helps candidates approach questions strategically, demonstrate their analytical skills, and present thoughtful responses that set them apart from other candidates.

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Explain the importance of body language in an interview.

• Body language in an interview is crucial for conveying confidence, professionalism, and interest in the position, as well as establishing rapport with the interviewer.

• Using exaggerated body language is the best approach in an interview

• Interviewers do not pay attention to body language during interviews

• Body language in an interview is irrelevant and does not impact the outcome

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What role does empathy play in conducting interviews?

• Empathy leads to biased interview outcomes

• Empathy makes interviewers appear unprofessional

• Empathy has no impact on interviews

• Empathy helps the interviewer understand the interviewee's perspective, emotions, and experiences.

How can you adapt your interview style based on the interviewee's responses?

• By interrupting the interviewee frequently and steering the conversation towards unrelated topics

• By actively listening, asking follow-up questions, adjusting pace and tone, and focusing on areas of strength or interest.

• By ignoring the interviewee's responses and sticking to a predetermined script

• By showing disinterest and lack of engagement during the interview

Discuss the significance of open-ended questions in an interview.

• Open-ended questions in an interview are crucial for gaining in-depth information about candidates and assessing their capabilities effectively.

• Open-ended questions are only useful for superficial information

• Closed-ended questions are more effective in interviews

• Interviewers should avoid asking open-ended questions