THE CAREER JOBS GROUP

ADMIN
Rehman Nazir & Hassan Ali
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Interview Questions and Answers
Remember that a PANEL INTER VIEW, you are "selling yourself' to a group
Selection panels are used to emphasize the faimess in the selection procedure: different viewpoints
Are represented by 3 to 5 people: the recruiting Manager, often chairing the panel; one or two staff
Members from other Divisions or the former staff member on the job or staff members with a specified
Expertise relevant to the job; an HRM adviser or the administrative assistant of the Division or
Directorate
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Be energetic and show enthusiasm.

Prepare key ideas you can use to answer questions
Give figures (number of staff managed, size of budget...)
Use action verbs to describe you involvement: emphasiseyour contribution by saying
"Tell us about yourself': one classic opening question.
Give a few key points about your present job, major previous work experience, and any item about your
education or Life experience that may differentiate you from other candidates and match the job
requirements
Be flexible and listen to the interviewers. Don't talk too much. Answer the questions accurately,
Keeping in mind the job requirements
Listen to the complementary information about the job, given at the beginning of the interview by the
recruiting Manager, generally chairing the panel

For Example,
When answering a question, later on, you refer to the presentation of the job; you can shape your answer More
accurately and you can also demonstrate your listening skills.
Listen to the questions in order to answer them effectively.
Don't interrupt. Reformulate the question before answering if you are not sure about it ask the Interviewer to repeat
the question
. Pay particular attention to the words and to the attitude of the interviewer(s), in order to better understand what s/he
is looking for and to communicate in terms that are familiar to him/her.
Be selective about what you say and adjust to his/her frame of reference, especially when a panel Member whose
language and culture may be different from yours interviews you.
Don't talk for longer than two minutes without a break. Let panel members ask you a number of Questions
If a question is difficult, say that you think it is difficult. Use this time to work out your Response doesnt be
afraid of silence. It is ok to say "let me think" and take a few seconds before answering a question
. If you have to disagree with a panel member, do so politely and give your reasons. Don't get angry. Stick to facts.
When answering personal questions, give true information: The panel members can easily check. Word your
answer in order to stress those of your attitudes or of your strengths that can match some of the job requirements
. Answer in the language used by the interviewer. If you lack practice of the second language, don't be Afraid: do
your best to say something, in order to show that you can understand, and that you don't have a "mental block"
regarding this language.