Tips to crack Banking Interviews

There are millions of students who are scared of interviews as if they are ghosts. Not because the interview will eat them up, but because they either feel shy or are unprepared for them. The same goes for many banking aspirants when they are exposed to the interviewer to clear their last stage.

Does the name of the interview make you sick too? If yes, it is nothing to be ashamed of! It is quite natural in fact. And it happens to everyone, in our case, it may happen to Bank PO students, as they have to face it to clear the final round.

This will equip you with the techniques to handle all your fear, nervousness, and hesitation with ease and show your recruiter that you are prepared for any challenge whatsoever.  

Top skills to beat the Bank PO Interview

You need to stand out from the other candidates. The first impression is the last impression! A little preparation before the interview can help you make a good first impression. It may even leave a lasting impression on your interviewer, whether you’re giving an online or in-person interview. Here are some of the tips you can follow:

1. Polish your communication skills

In whatever time you have, you should devote sufficient time to your communication skills. An easy way to do it is to prepare your introduction beforehand. You can tell your introduction to your siblings or friends and ask them how they rate you. You can improve it by practicing it again and again. But before preparing it, watch some professional introductions on YouTube to get some help.

• Do your homework: Prepare probable questions that the interviewer can ask you. That will make your mind work and it will help you to go prepared. For instance, The most commonly asked questions are:

• Tell me something about yourself?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Prepare an updated resume to be handed over to the interviewer at the time of the interview. If he asks you to self-introduce yourself, don’t just say, “My name is Rahul and I am a graduate……” Your resume will be exhibiting your name, your qualifications, and everything about you and he might have gone through it. You needn’t repeat that. Your answer should be short and creative, filled with your dreams, your strengths, hobbies (better, if related to work), weaknesses, dreams, aspirations, and more.

Just be honest and confident while giving the answers. Don’t lie or exaggerate. Don’t tell jokes, and don’t be coarse. Don’t criticize the interviewer, bank, and others, as it will only reflect back on you. Above all, remember that your answer doesn’t have to be perfect but it should be your best one. Be empathetic, honest, and smart interviewee. If you find anything confusing, ask the interviewer. Asking an important question is also a trait of an intelligent man. No bank can afford to neglect an intelligent Bank PO.

2. Dress formally or properly

Avoid wearing strange items of clothing. Never wear outdoor clothing for an interview as important as Bank PO or any other. Similarly, don’t wear sunglasses, hats, or gloves. If you have traveled from far and wide, leave your luggage and baggage in the waiting room. Make contact. Eye contact is vital, but don’t stare at the interviewer. It will make you look awkward. So, be relaxed.

Reflect Seriousness for the job:

It is important to demonstrate to the employer that you have a drive, ambition, and commitment. Be inquisitive and forward-thinking. Ask constructive questions.

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3. Listen carefully

It is vital for you to show that you can listen to others, to show that you can assimilate what is said in order to be able to act upon instructions. And that, where necessary, you can make decisions based on your findings. And this is what any intelligent employer would want and like to listen to.

4. Reflect good body language

Body language reflects the confidence of a person from within. You need to show good positive and correct body language. Most of the time. It is small gestures that reveal the inner intentions and feelings. An expression, a stride, a tiny blink, or just a soft touch can all reflect different states of your mind and feelings. It shows your real personality. A good interviewer can even read the mind just by studying body language and gestures.

5. Do be well mannered

Take clues from the interviewer’s question, but if in doubt refer to him or her as, Mr/Mrs or Ms. Be courteous and thank them for his or her time and efforts on your behalf.

6. Know the Bank:

Know everything about your chosen Bank, whether it be SBI PO or RRB PO. Researching Bank is one of the best ways to become a stand-out candidate during the hiring process. Discovering the minute details about the Bank will only better prepare you for the Bank PO interview. You should be aware of all kinds of services the bank, say, the SBI, offers, and about the general banking information. You should also know about the general business model of the bank, like revenue generation, maintenance of profits, and more. 

7. Give Mock Job Interviews:

Giving Mock Job Interviews is the best way to know your strengths and weaknesses. It helps in reducing stress and anxiety and helps boost your confidence. You get constructive feedback, which can be used to work on your flaws. After every Mock Test, you can implement the feedback you have received for quick improvement. The more you will accept the feedback in a constructive manner, the more easily will you be able to nail your Bank PO interview in a better way.

Don’t forget!

The interviewers in the personal interview or PD may have some subject experts and a psychologist. The subject expert will evaluate the correctness of your answers regarding the subject. Plus, the psychologist will analyze your body language to have a clear picture about your personality. They will not just be evaluating your knowledge on the subject, as they would have already evaluated it through the exam. But the interview will be taken to test your mental faculty to know if you can handle the situation or not. Hence, they will try to ask questions that you don’t know. Your handling of the situation at the interview will determine your success.

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